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The government may soon lift restrictions on some peptide treatments

NPR | By Will Stone
Published March 26, 2026 at 4:13 PM CDT

Peptide therapies for wellness and longevity are popular, but safety concerns led the FDA to place more stringent requirements on them. Now Health Secretary Kennedy says the rules will likely loosen.

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