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.
Wyden Urges No Vote on Eric Hargan to be Deputy HHS Secretary, Citing Continued Campaign of Sabotage Taylor Harvey I rise today to oppose the nomination of Eric Hargan to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. This is the number two position at HHS, the Chief Operating Officer. And of course, with Secretary Priceâs departure, Mr. Hargan would fill into the top spot if he is confirmed. I have no confidence Mr. Hargan will lead the department in a different direction than it took under Tom Price.