1+ hour, 36+ min ago  (191+ words) So-called ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are blamed for a litany of health problems'often based on shaky science. But recent headlines pushed the spurious correlations even further, alleging that some popular snack foods might be linked to behavioral problems in children. The…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (672+ words) Every parent cringes when they hear that dreaded phrase: "I'm bored!" It always strikes at the most inopportune time'while you're trying to cook dinner or finally starting to fold that mountain of laundry you've been putting off for days." Part…...

6+ mon, 6+ day ago  (553+ words) While dogs have long been celebrated for easing stress and boosting companionship, science is beginning to explore a more unexpected influence: the microbes they share with us. A new study suggests that some of the mental-health benefits seen in teens…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (664+ words) Raw milk debates tend to harden into camps, but the benefits and risks are more complicated than either side often admits. I revisit earlier claims from ACSH articles in the past few weeks, acknowledging shortcomings. The result is not a…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (237+ words) While the primary outcome was successful completion of the course in under five minutes, researchers also captured the secondary outcomes of attendant swearing and expressions of frustration as participants navigated the path." A total of 254 hospital staff members participated in…...

8+ mon, 1+ day ago  (556+ words) By examining definitions, metrics, and context, we can determine the weight that those headline numbers deserve. The Researchers Set the Stage One of the key points in debating the value of a scientific study is the tools used for measurement....

11+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (158+ words) A team of unsuspecting lawyers asked us to help promote their litigation targeting baby food makers, falsely alleging their products contain harmful levels of heavy metals. The poor souls running this firm didn't realize what ACSH does. Let's take a…...