Dr. William Dahut
Coverage of Dr. William Dahut in the Nexus archive.
- STAT+: Booze schmooze: The alcohol industry, frazzled by headwinds, wields its power behind the scenes
The American Cancer Society faced conflict of interest allegations after accepting millions from the alcohol industry through a New York City gala while promoting alcohol consumption for cancer prevention. In 2020, the society revised its guidelines to recommend alcohol abstinence, acknowledging internal pressure from epidemiologists. The article highlights the alcohol industry's influence on public health messaging and policies, drawing parallels to tactics used by the tobacco industry.
- Doctors push new blood tests for colon cancer as cases surge in younger adults
The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, recommending adults at average risk start screening at age 45 and offering blood-based tests and at-home options. The changes aim to address rising cases in younger adults and improve early detection, with studies showing a 50% increase in diagnoses among 45-49-year-olds from 2021 to 2022.