Vitamin C can limit the formation of carcinogens, such as nitrosamines [2,28], in vivo; modulate immune response [2,4]; and, through its antioxidant function, possibly attenuate oxidative damage that can lead to cancer [1].
Who is Alex Azar? Former drugmaker CEO and HHS official nominated to head agency. Alex Azar, who headed drugmaker Eli Lilly, was nominated Monday to be secretary of Health and Human Services. Azar had served as general counsel for HHS.
Eden V. Wells, MD, MPH, FACPM, is the Chief Medical Executive for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Steve Yager Executive Director, Children's Services Agency Steve Yager is executive director of the Children's Services Agency at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.