A new systematic review has shed light on the growing interest in collagen peptide supplementation, particularly when combined with exercise. Researchers analyzed 15 randomized controlled trials involving athletes, elderly participants, and recreationally active individuals to evaluate the effects of collagen peptides on joint pain, body composition, ...
Comedian Tom Segura recently appeared on the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. During the 3-hour conversation, Rogan and Segura talked about several topics like comedy, politics, and health. At one point during the episode, Segura discussed his personal experience with the experimental drug SLU-PP-332. He referenced animal ...
LOS ANGELES — Former NBA guard Corey Maggette spent 14 seasons in the league physically overpowering defenders with his elite athleticism and chiselled frame. Today, at age 45, the former Duke standout and long-time Los Angeles Clipper looks as though he could step right back onto ...
Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs)—sometimes referred to as protein transduction domains (PTDs)—are short chains of amino acids (typically 5 to 30 residues) that can cross biological membranes. Their defining feature is their ability to breach the cell’s protective lipid bilayer without permanently damaging the cell membrane or requiring ...
A consumer watchdog group (Campaign Legal Center, or CLC) wrote a letter to the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG), demanding an investigation of a possible conflict of interest among members of an FDA advisory committee. Snippet of CLC’s letter. Said committee, called the Pharmacy Compounding ...
Over the years, the NBA’s Anti-Drug Program has maintained strict, zero-tolerance policies regarding Performance-Enhancing Drugs (PEDs), peptides, growth hormone secretagogues, and selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs). However, as current regulatory bodies and the FDA begin re-evaluating and loosening restrictions on various amino-acid chains and secretagogues, the ...
A significant new development with the Food and Drug Administration took place late last month, setting the stage for a massive showdown over the future of the multi-billion-dollar wellness and longevity industry. Only a few weeks ago, on July 23rd, the FDA’s advisory panel decided whether ...
A growing trend of self-injecting unapproved peptides for fitness and wellness purposes is raising serious health concerns, with experts warning that many of these substances have not been properly tested in humans. Peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, play key roles in the body ...
If your TikTok or Instagram feed has been flooded with videos and chatter about Retatrutide being the “next big thing” in weight loss, pharma giant Eli Lilly has a major message: be careful and review the seller. There’s now too many ‘fakes’ floating around on the ...
Aizen Therapeutics has signed a multi-program partnership with a publicly traded San Diego biotech company to develop oral peptide drugs using artificial intelligence. The San Diego-based AI firm announced the deal on 15 August 2026. It will receive several million dollars upfront and could earn up ...
Peptide companies are moving quickly to expand their offerings while a final decision from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still pending, raising concerns among health experts about potential risks to patients. Last month, an FDA advisory panel recommended easing restrictions on certain peptides, ...
Peptides have transformed from a niche topic in biohacking forums to a mainstream wellness conversation driven by social media, high-profile endorsements, and shifting regulatory frameworks. These short chains of amino acids serve as precise biological messengers—signaling the body to regulate metabolic function, manage tissue repair, stimulate ...
