Heavy Hitters
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And discusses the unsung heroes of COVID, the future of the NIH, and taking it easy in retirement
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Former NIAID director also discusses HIV and flu antivirals, his third COVID infection, and more
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"Kids and parents should not be worrying about these things," says Vivek Murthy, MD
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Vivek Murthy, MD, on vaping, misinformation, and how he feels about masking today
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Vivek Murthy calls for holding companies accountable, more research on health impact
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Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, discusses the problem with high deductibles and health savings accounts
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"There's no doubt that we definitely punch above our weight," says FTC Chair Lina Khan
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Challenging "bogus" patents that stifle competition and inflate costs is one way, says Lina Khan
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We are going to be as ready as any government or organization could possibly be, says NIH leader
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A talk with Monica Bertagnolli, MD, director of the National Institutes of Health
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