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.
Lancaster General Hospital names president. Karen Flaherty-Oxler is the new president of Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, effective Aug. 18, according to a Lancaster Online report. Ms. Flaherty-Oxler will succeed Thomas Beeman, who remains president and CEO of parent Lancaster General Health.