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ACSH Science Dispatch

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Health scares seem to lurk around every corner these days. From "toxic" pesticides to "ultra-processed" foods and BPA, the list of things that can supposedly kill us is endless. How do you spot genuine threats amid all the clickbait? Join the American Council on Science and Health each week as we separate science fact from science fiction.

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  1. Kratom—hard questions, and a few answers, about the latest drug debate 21:40
  2. Demystifying the mammogram, breaking down breast cancer myths: Dr. Mansi Vaishnav 36:52
  3. Be skeptical of health skeptics. When debunking goes too far 32:02
  4. Mom Pod Takeover: Back-to-school health tips, vaccines, and flu season 46:54
  5. Marijuana legalization—fool's errand or good policy? Two doctors weigh in 59:18
  6. Time for accountability on COVID origins 32:51
  7. Motion sickness? There's a new drug to calm your queasiness 13:50
  8. We're living longer. Are we getting sicker? The 'healthspan' v lifespan debate 15:30
  9. PFAS panic—America could waste trillions on a fabricated chemical scare 19:25
  10. Moms Podcast Takeover: Sun, swim & science with Dr. Liza Lockwood 46:05
  11. Medical freedom? The case against unregulated peptides 17:41
  12. Lying With Numbers—How Deceptive Data Bolsters Health Scares 19:21
  13. "Ultra-Processed," "Synthetic": Nonsense Words That Means Nothing 13:45
  14. Moms Podcast Takeover: Social Media 'Anxiety Detox' with Dr. Jess Steier 35:52
  15. Moms Podcast Takeover: A Pro-Science Parents Guide to Instagram, Pt. 1 38:27
  16. Regulate Sugar Like Drugs? A Strange Idea With Mainstream Support 18:48
  17. 'It's Just Hokum': Ultra-Processed Food Doesn't Cause Behavioral Issues in Kids 11:59
  18. Pesticides Killing Bees? Busting Chemical Myths With Dr. Liza Lockwood 50:03
  19. Fight Drug Abuse With Safe Injection Sites? Dr. Lynn Webster 45:37
  20. Religion and Science—Friends, Enemies or Total Strangers? 25:54
  21. Fighting Schizophrenia—With Bacon? How Ketosis May (Or May Not) Help Treat Psychosis 14:06
  22. Can Everything Kill My Kids? Combating Viral Pseudoscience with Dr. Jess Steier 32:02
  23. From Boom to Bust and Back: The Real Story of Nuclear Power’s Renaissance 42:07
  24. Natural = Healthier? Busting Chemophobia Myths with Chemist Dr. Simon Maechling 32:08
  25. What MAHA Gets Wrong About America's 'Healthy' Past 15:52
  26. Some People Can't Enjoy Music. Science Has An Explanation 13:59
  27. What's Radiation Therapy for Cancer Really Like? An Expert (And Patient) Explains 10:24
  28. You May (But Probably Won't) Benefit From Fish Oil Supplements 11:30
  29. Kīlauea Eruption: The Nasty Volcanic Chemical You Definitely Shouldn't Breathe 11:29
  30. 'No Magic Fix': Artificial Sweeteners Won't Save Your Life—But Won't Kill You Either 13:09
  31. 'Ultra-Processed' Food Isn't Driving A Disease Epidemic 16:19
  32. Scromiting Your Way Into The ER. Another Downside of Marijuana Use 19:51
  33. Gluten Sensitivity—Health Fad or Medical Condition? 12:42
  34. Everything You Know About the 'Opioid Epidemic' Is Wrong 29:58
  35. Dumb Luck Might Have Generated a Cancer Breakthrough 20:50
  36. 'Follow the Science'—a Useless Slogan? 23:43
  37. 10 Years Cancer-Free: Dr. Dinerstein’s Harrowing Survival Story 18:14
  38. TRT—Masculine Cure-All for Aging Men, Or Another Health Fad? 18:02
  39. Apple Cider Vinegar for Acid Reflux? No, It'll Just Cause A Stomach Ache 16:42
  40. Future Vision—Fighting Blindness with Retinal Implants 14:14
  41. Has Modern Life Wrecked Our Microbiome (And Our Health)? 15:46
  42. Fiber Maxxers v Fiber Haters. Who Has Science On Their Side? 15:46
  43. Public Health Lessons from Brazil's Alcohol Poisoning Outbreak 17:20
  44. Food 'Addiction' Is an Unscientific Myth 21:31
  45. Unleash GMO Ticks to Spread Meat Allergies? Idiocy From The Ivory Tower 24:58
  46. Scrolling Our Way To Stupidity? How Technology Reshapes Our Thinking 19:31
  47. Another Autism Scare? Breaking Down the Tylenol Hype 15:29
  48. Is it Time to Ban Direct-to-Consumer Pharma Ads? 19:53
  49. Listener Q&A—Genetics and Heart Disease. The Problem With 'Fragmented' Medicine 23:34
  50. How Scientific is 'Gender-Affirming Care'? 34:19