In New Hampshire, I announced one of the most ambitious federal efforts ever undertaken to combat Lyme disease.
Under President Trump’s leadership, we are accelerating research, driving innovation, improving care for patients and families, and attacking Lyme disease at its source.
THEO VON: “Was there anybody who was immune to COVID-19?”
DR. MCCULLOUGH: “There’s one adult group. You’re going to laugh.”
[Theo Von listens closely for the reveal]
DR. MCCULLOUGH: “Smokers… They got very mild cases. And they don’t get long COVID.”
THEO VON: “Why?”
MCCULLOUGH: “Because smokers maintain a level of nicotine in the bloodstream… Smoking blocks the spike protein. It’s amazing. I thought smokers were going to go down.”
THEO VON: “Do you think that’s a good idea [to use nicotine patches] on a regular basis?”
DR. MCCULLOUGH: “I think [it’s a good idea] if they have long COVID... Nicotine, don’t forget, is a nootropic. A nootropic is a drug that makes the brain function more effectively... It’s addictive, but it’s not harmful to the human body... Nicotine patches are perfectly safe.”
Pride is about celebrating the freedom to be who you are and love who you love.
This Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and the advocates who helped make our state a leader for equality. I will always have your back.
Happy Pride, Massachusetts! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️