A doctor-prescribed peptide stack intended to restore youth and vitality led to the sudden death of one of Hollywood’s most trusted action performers. Richard Norton, a veteran Australian actor, stuntman and fight coordinator who worked with A-list stars, died at 75 in Melbourne on March 30, 2025 after suffering a cardiac arrest following injections of … Read more
This theory didn’t age well. A popular supplement commonly marketed for improving longevity failed to show meaningful benefits for people with early-stage Parkinson’s disease in a new study. The findings dash hopes that the vitamin B3 derivative could slow the disease’s progression — with symptoms actually worsening for some patients. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurodegenerative … Read more
The numbers on the scale may be shrinking, but the buzz around Eli Lilly’s experimental obesity and diabetes drug is only getting bigger. Newly released data shows the yet-to-be-approved shot helped patients shed more than twice as much weight as Ozempic’s highest approved dose in a head-to-head clinical trial. The next-generation treatment also outperformed its … Read more
Forget trekking into the Amazon — or dropping thousands on a luxury jungle retreat. For centuries, ayahuasca has been a cornerstone of Indigenous healing practices and spiritual traditions across the Amazon. More recently, the potent brew has gained a following among Westerners seeking everything from emotional healing and enlightenment to a mind-bending adventure. But what … Read more
A breakthrough treatment has made significant progress, showing promising results in decreasing recurrence and death from a devastating disease. Led by researchers from NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center, the landmark international study looked at the effects of anti-cancer medicine sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT) compared to standard chemotherapy drugs. The results of the phase … Read more
Hair today, still there tomorrow. A widespread problem, hair loss affects roughly 50 million men and 30 million women, and while there’s no special potion to reverse genetic or age-related decline, some products may slow down loss and promote regrowth. Now, an experimental treatment that’s a new spin on a classic medication is one step … Read more
A drug once synonymous with rave culture could soon be making its way into a very different setting: the therapist’s office. A leading psychedelics advocate is “very optimistic” the Food and Drug Administration could approve MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder as early as January. But even if the treatment gets the green light, a … Read more
Austin, Texas, is known for keeping things weird, but last week, the city got downright trippy when 600 people descended on it to expand their minds. There were neuroscientists and researchers, wellness gurus and biohackers, seasoned psychonauts who’d journeyed to South America to take ayahuasca with a shaman — and enough women who looked like … Read more
Mike Stratton was on a “hell ride,” unable to move, as visions laid bare buried thoughts, resentments and destructive habits that had eroded his quality of life. This was the 34-year-old’s first encounter with ibogaine, a compound extracted from plants native to Africa that is sometimes called the “Mount Everest” of psychedelics. “I remember being … Read more
At 31, Molly Hones was preparing to die. She’d had a massive tumor removed from her liver the year prior, but was now learning the cancer had spread to her bones and into her blood. Hones had a rare cancer called fibrolamellar carcinoma that was now stage 4. After being advised that most chemotherapies wouldn’t … Read more
Men may soon have more than condoms and vasectomies in their arsenal when it comes to avoiding an unexpected bundle of joy. A new generation of male birth control is on the horizon, with researchers working on everything from pills and gels to longer-lasting contraceptives. And apparently, plenty of guys are eager to give them … Read more
Before his tragic death at 27, model Presley Gerber turned to a powerful psychedelic drug in a desperate bid to “rewire” his brain. The son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, and brother of model Kaia Gerber, died Sunday, Sept. 20, at a rehab facility in California. His exact cause and manner of … Read more
A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study. The antibiotic, cefepime, which is used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, UTIs, and skin infections, is typically administered via injection by healthcare providers in a clinical setting. Severe side effects may include confusion, decreased consciousness, or seizures, especially in … Read more
Gym haters, rejoice — the workout of the future may not require breaking a sweat. Biotech company Enveda announced this week that its experimental drug, designed to curb appetite and mimic some of the body’s effects of physical activity, delivered encouraging results in its first clinical trial. “ENV-308 is our attempt to put the chemistry … Read more
“Are you over the age of 21?” the perky representative asked as she handed me two tins of ALP nicotine pouches. We were at Dave Asprey’s Beyond Biohacking Conference, where attendees crowded around the booth to get their hands on the brand’s fruity and minty “lip pillows.” Nicotine has long been viewed as a vice, … Read more
We are officially living in the “maxxing” era. From “looksmaxxing” to improve appearance to “sleepmaxxing” for better rest, these viral terms all point to the same goal: squeezing every ounce of potential out of a specific trait or habit. With a growing focus on optimizing wellness and maximizing longevity, the trend has evolved into what’s known … Read more
Definium Therapeutics said a single dose of its LSD-based experimental pill significantly reduced symptoms of major depression in patients in a late-stage trial, sending its shares soaring 55% to a more than four-year high on Monday. The experimental drug helped patients record significantly lower scores on a standard depression scale than those on placebo after six weeks, … Read more
From shedding pounds and treating sleep apnea to lowering the risk of heart attacks, GLP-1s have rapidly evolved beyond their original purpose of treating Type 2 diabetes. Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are now being studied for a growing list of possible benefits, with early research pointing to possible effects on substance use disorders, neurodegenerative … Read more
The world’s largest and longest-running biohacking conference just wrapped — and peptides were among the hottest topics on the floor. It’s not hard to see why. In recent years, these experimental compounds have exploded across the worlds of longevity, beauty and fitness, with devotees touting benefits ranging from muscle building and injury recovery to slower … Read more
There’s new hope for one of the world’s deadliest cancers. Groundbreaking clinical trial results show that an experimental new drug could double survival time for pancreatic cancer patients. Patients taking the daily pill lived, on average, about six months longer than those who received chemotherapy alone — and had fewer side effects. Pancreatic cancer is … Read more