How many IQ points have Americans lost due to lead exposure? A recent study put that figure at 824,097,690 million, though its conclusion probably doesn't mean what you think it means. Another recent paper also grabbed headlines by suggesting that consuming even small quantities of alcohol can shrink your brain. It's a shocking conclusion—and probably incorrect.
Join the American Council on Science and Health as we take a critical look at the evidence behind these misunderstood studies.
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.acsh.org/news/2022/03/09/getting-lead-out-16173" target="_blank">Getting the Lead Out</a>
<a href="https://www.acsh.org/news/2022/03/14/no-half-beer-wont-shrink-your-brain-16175" target="_blank">No, Half a Beer Won't Shrink Your Brain</a>

Nonsensical Vaccine Mandates; Diet Soda Promotes Weight Loss

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.