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Many may think the Ebola epidemic ended when major U.S. news outlets stopped covering it. However, the epidemic has raged on for over a year in West Africa. But there is some good news: the three countries at the center of the epidemic have not reported any new cases in over a week.

Pregnant women are often told that in the late term they're allowed to lightly consume alcohol, But is there any science-based evidence supporting this position? In a recent medical journal article, three experts debate the questions on whether pregnant women should drink, and if so, how much.

A new study in The New England Journal of Medicine states that nearly 23,000 people visit hospital emergency rooms each year because of dietary supplements.

The town of Lemon Grove, California, has banned e-cigarettes in bars and restaurants and in public areas like parks, effective October 1st. If that seems a lot like cigarette rules, that is what they intended.

We've heard from health experts that exercise is the best medicine in order to stay healthy. The recommended dosage of daily exercise is 30 minutes. However, that may not be enough, according to some new research.

Researchers say that public housing is not all that great for your health, but a study of newly-renovated, environmentally friendly buildings indicates they are beneficial to human health. However, the findings aren't fully conclusive.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is advocating an increase in the minimum age nationwide to 21 for all tobacco products. Is this warranted? Will it have a lasting public health benefit? What do you think?

About 32 million Americans are currently taking statins many who are 65 years of age or older. This segment of the population is also the most vulnerable to influenza virus infections and subsequent hospitalizations. Two new studies in the Journal of Infectious Diseases indicate that statins can potentially interfere with the efficacy of flu vaccines.

With the flu season well underway, cozy nights indoors create the perfect environment for family members to share germs. The influenza virus is most commonly spread by sneezing, coughing or touching contaminated surfaces. But how can you distinguish between the flu, and the less debilitating common cold? Here are some signs to watch for.

A recent study shows that in poorer countries with limited resources, simple and cost-effective methods of illness prevention, like the isolation of infected patients, can make bigger impacts in curtailing epidemics versus vaccine development.

It's ironic that folks who are hot for supposedly "natural" health promotors, such as resveratrol and genistein, may have to opt for the GMO variety if they want to avoid man-made compounds.

No, going to the beach will not give you silicosis, no matter what Friends of the Earth gets wrong about science this week.

The makers of DecisionDx, a new test for melanoma that's commercially available, say the potential exists for patients to receive life-saving, preventative therapies. As promising as this sounds, the data is based on a small sample size, so considerable caution is advised.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently updated its recommendations for screening for abnormal blood glucose, to include 40-to-70 year olds who are overweight or obese. But the main message is that while screenings are helpful, making better health decisions is the best overall approach.

Researchers brought a virus back from the dead...a zombie virus if you will, in order to improve gene therapy.

JR Simplot has introduced a GM potato that resists bruising and helps limit acrylamide when cooked at high temperature. Now the company has produced another landmark spud -- which is even better. But over-regulation will be keeping it from getting to your table anytime soon.

A new study published in Science Translational Medicine discusses the role of a new protein involved in the development of neurotoxic plaques in the brain of mice with Alzheimer's. This can serve as a potentially new therapeutic intervention for treatment of the disease.

Chinese scientists have used CRISPR gene-editing tools that have created animals with more muscle mass and hair. These experiments have caused major debates and most people want to know what s next? And what is the limit?

For the last 40 years, the third Thursday in November has been the day of the Great American Smokeout. And since our founding in 1978, we have campaigned against smoking on that day, as well as on the other 364 each year. If you're a smoker, November 19th is a great time to take that first step towards quitting. And we're here to help.

The seasonal nature of the flu shot, as well as misinformation about its perceived toxins, have damaged the vaccine's public image and contributed to its perceived ineffectiveness. But as researchers attempt to come up with a long-lasting universal flu vaccine, a new study may have an answer as to why we are failing to develop it.

A new drug for pertussis, or whooping cough, targets the bacteria's deadly toxin. It could be an important player in treating the infection, given that both vaccines and antibiotics are losing their effectiveness.

Today is #GivingTuesday, and the American Council on Science and Health is excited to be a part!

A new pro-vaccine ad campaign in Australia targets the secret anti-science demographic known as "Whole Foods shoppers."

ACSH and ABC News team up to answer questions about supplements on social media.

But it may make you feel better for the time being. Here's some tips on other effective home remedies and over-the-counter meds.
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