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Clips & Podcasts on Instagram: The American Council on Science and health was founded in 1978 by a group of scientists who had become concerned that many important public policies related to health and the environment did not have a sound scientific basis. These scientists created the organization to add reason and balance to debates about public health issues and to bring common sense views to the public.

Biosimilars stuck in a rutA slew of brand-name biological drugs are due to lose patent protection in the next decade. Bu...
09/17/2026

Biosimilars stuck in a rut

A slew of brand-name biological drugs are due to lose patent protection in the next decade. But lower-cost versions are only in the pipeline for 1 out of 10, according to industry estimates.

Why it matters: That void in biosimilars could result in billions of dollars in unrealized savings for patients and the health system.

https://www.axios.com/2026/09/15/biosimilar-development-lagging-drug-costs

Alzheimer’s Science Is AdvancingThe Food and Drug Administration cleared two more Alzheimer’s blood tests last month, th...
09/16/2026

Alzheimer’s Science Is Advancing

The Food and Drug Administration cleared two more Alzheimer’s blood tests last month, the latest sign of how quickly Alzheimer’s science is accelerating.

But my career in Washington has taught me that scientific innovation does not automatically translate into better care. Too often, science moves forward, policy falls behind, and patients pay the price. Alzheimer’s is at risk of becoming another example.

https://www.realclearhealth.com/articles/2026/09/15/alzheimers_science_is_advancing_1206195.html

Can red-light therapy reverse skin aging?Red and near-infrared light “get deeper into skin than other light,” says Miche...
09/16/2026

Can red-light therapy reverse skin aging?

Red and near-infrared light “get deeper into skin than other light,” says Michelle Wong, a chemist and creator of Lab Muffin Beauty Science, a website and social-media-based platform dedicated to explaining the science behind beauty products. (Wong has promoted several brands of red-light masks on “ShopMy,” a website that “connects creators, brands, and shoppers through curated, trusted recommendations.”)

https://www.cspi.org/article/can-red-light-therapy-reverse-skin-aging

Science Is (Partially) Socially ConstructedWhen you hear the phrase, “Science is socially constructed,” what does that m...
09/16/2026

Science Is (Partially) Socially Constructed

When you hear the phrase, “Science is socially constructed,” what does that mean to you? If you are a philosopher of science, you likely have a deep and nuanced understanding of exactly what that means. Unfortunately, in my experience, many scientists and science communicators do not fully appreciate what it means, and may even have severe misconceptions about it. I am not a philosopher, but I have studied a lot of philosophy and always try to align my understanding with the experts. I also have an interest in many different sciences, which I think is extremely helpful in understanding the socially constructed nature of science.

https://theness.com/neurologicablog/science-is-partially-socially-constructed/

A Biopsy of a Decade of American Pain PolicyTen years after the publication of the 2016 CDC opioid guideline, enough tim...
09/15/2026

A Biopsy of a Decade of American Pain Policy

Ten years after the publication of the 2016 CDC opioid guideline, enough time has passed to examine what followed. Consider this a biopsy of a decade of American pain policy—not an examination of what policymakers intended, but of what the tissue now shows. What happened to opioid prescribing? What happened to overdose deaths? What happened to physicians? And, most importantly, what happened to people living in pain?

https://www.acsh.org/news/2026/09/15/biopsy-decade-american-pain-policy-50315

A Vaccine Study Built for Social MediaA viral post on X claims the “largest vaccinated vs. unvaccinated birth cohort stu...
09/15/2026

A Vaccine Study Built for Social Media

A viral post on X claims the “largest vaccinated vs. unvaccinated birth cohort study ever” found vaccinated children far sicker across every category of chronic disease. The numbers sound alarming, but follow them back to their source, and the story becomes less about vaccines and more about scientific uncertainty transformed into social-media certainty.

https://www.acsh.org/news/2026/09/15/vaccine-study-built-social-media-50340

09/15/2026

A recent study claims sugary drinks increase the risk of stomach cancer, but is it reliable? Discover the flaws in these types of studies and why the headlines can be misleading. Share with a friend who may need to hear this!

America Is Running Out of DoctorsMost people assume that when they need a doctor, a doctor will be available. That assum...
09/15/2026

America Is Running Out of Doctors

Most people assume that when they need a doctor, a doctor will be available. That assumption is getting harder to hold onto. Right now, more than 83 million Americans live in highlighted Health Professional Shortage Areas, which is the government’s official notice that where they live does not have enough physicians to meet basic healthcare demand. That is not a projection of something yet to come. It is the situation today, and the numbers are moving in the wrong direction.

https://thehealthcareblog.com/blog/2026/09/14/america-is-running-out-of-doctors/

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