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Guide to Alternative Medicines with Helene Langevin

May 24, 2024
51:47
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Learn about alternative medicine with Helene Langevin, Director of National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, as they discuss funding medical research, risks of overconsumption of vitamins, battle between big pharma and supplement makers, acupuncture as a complementary treatment, benefits of moderate stress, and the importance of regular movement for overall well-being.
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  • NIH prioritizes unbiased research for public health advancements.
  • Collaborative team science is vital for holistic health understanding.

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Understanding the Mission of the NIH

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the leading federal agency responsible for funding medical research. Their mission spans from understanding basic biology to implementing treatments for enhanced health. Government funding supports NIH's objectives of fostering groundbreaking discoveries and innovative research strategies to protect and improve public health.

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