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Lost Debate
DOGE v. Big Science, Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods
Mar 11, 2025
Dr. Dhruv Khullar, a physician and nutrition expert at Cornell, joins to discuss crucial shifts in American science. He highlights how DOGE's influence on funding could undermine medical innovation. Diving into the alarming prevalence of ultra-processed foods, he reveals their role in driving overeating and chronic diseases. Dhruv emphasizes the food industry's impact on public health messaging, urging listeners to scrutinize dietary choices for better health outcomes. His insights shed light on the intersection of policy, science, and lifestyle.
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- Government funding, especially through agencies like NIH, is essential for driving biomedical innovation and public health advancements.
- Ultra-processed foods significantly impact the American diet by promoting overeating and associated health risks, complicating public health messaging.
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The Role of Government in Biomedical Innovation
The government has played a crucial role in advancing biomedical research, especially since World War II. Historical initiatives led to the establishment of funding agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which has become the largest funder of biomedical research globally, with an annual budget of $48 billion. This funding has been instrumental in major medical advancements such as mRNA vaccines and CRISPR technology. The idea that the private sector should solely handle research ignores the necessity for foundational government support in basic scientific research that often lacks immediate commercial viability.
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