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FDA Is Expected to Lift Restriction on Peptides, Heeding RFK Jr.’s Wishes

The peptides, which are increasingly marketed as providing longevity and health benefits, were removed in 2023 from the agency’s list of products that compounding pharmacies can sell.

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Some peptides, like insulin, have long been used as treatments, but many others have received little study and much remains unknown about their benefits or harms.

The Dogma of Meat

From Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s food pyramid to online influencers, beef has become more than just a source of protein.

© Claire Merchlinsky/The New York Times; Photographs by Getty

The Dogma of Meat

From Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s food pyramid to online influencers, beef has become more than just a source of protein.

© Claire Merchlinsky/The New York Times; Photographs by Getty

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