US EditionNIH researcher retires early over censorship concerns under RFK Jr. leadership
- Dr. Kevin Hall, a senior NIH investigator, announced his early retirement after 21 years at the agency.
- Hall cited experiencing censorship of his research findings as the primary reason for his departure from the NIH.
- Hall wrote a letter to Kennedy and Bhattacharya expressing concerns about research disruptions and communication censorship.
- Hall stated, "I felt compelled to accept early retirement to preserve health insurance for my family."
- Hall's departure underscores concerns about maintaining unbiased science at the NIH and its impact on nutrition research.
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