Alabama’s Republican Congressional delegation criticized the National Institute of Health (NIH) Thursday for not being transparent about a recently study on the effects of puberty blockers for minors.
The New York Times reported last month that a study funded by the NIH was being buried for political reasons. The results of the study showed that puberty blockers did not lead to mental health improvements among young people.
U.S. Reps. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Mike Rogers (R-Saks), Dale Strong (R-Monrovia), Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), and Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) all signed on to a letter sent to NIH Director Monica M. Bertagnolli, M.D., about the issue.
The members of Congress are requested that the NIH release all the details of the study, and expressed concern that the organization is getting in the way of protecting children.
“Under no circumstances should taxpayers fund a study and then be denied access to the results,” Palmer said on X. “The NIH used taxpayer dollars to fund a study on the effects of puberty blockers on children. Now, they are refusing to release the results of the study because they might not fit into their political agenda. The NIH should be not allowed to cover up critical research because of political concerns, especially when the health and safety of our children are involved. If professors or other organizations desire to conceal information from the research and studies they conduct, they must not seek government funding for their projects.”
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🚨Under no circumstances should taxpayers fund a study and then be denied access to the results.
The NIH used taxpayer dollars to fund a study on the effects of puberty blockers on children. Now, they are refusing to release the results of the study because they might not fit… pic.twitter.com/YuD2lKRyDX
— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) November 21, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on a case about whether Tennessee violated constitutional equal protection guarantees by barring transgender youths from obtaining certain health care treatments. The case will also have implications in Alabama since the state passed a similar law last year.
Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays 9-11 a.m. on WVNN. You can follow him on X @Yaffee
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