Dr. Kevin Hall, a prominent researcher on ultra-processed foods, announced his resignation from the National Institutes of Health, expressing concerns over censorship by officials within the Health and Human Services agency. His recent study, which explored the complexity behind the consumption of ultra-processed foods, suggested these foods might not be addictive in the same manner as drugs. Hall stated that he had been blocked from an interview with The New York Times, leading to frustrations about the handling of scientific dialogue at NIH.
Unfortunately, recent events have made me question whether NIH continues to be a place where I can freely conduct unbiased science.
It just suggests that they may not be addictive by the typical mechanism that many drugs are addictive. But even this bit of daylight between the preconceived narrative and our study was apparently too much.
The truth is that it was the largest study of its kind and no previous study had the same level of dietary control, much less admitted them to a hospital to ensure diet adherence.
Unfortunately, recent events have made me question whether NIH continues to be a place where I can freely conduct unbiased science.
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