Overlooked peptide may be more harmful than we thought — and could ‘turn Alzheimer’s research on its head’

Overlooked peptide may be more harmful than we thought — and could ‘turn Alzheimer’s research on its head’

Scientists have long searched for ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Chief among these strategies has been targeting amyloid beta, a toxic protein that forms plaque-like deposits when it accumulates abnormally in the brain. This accumulation is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s. Now, scientists say a smaller peptide, a “cousin” of amyloid beta, … Read more

Exclusive | Welcome to the ‘peptide gray market’: where people are buying GLP-1s, Botox and filler on social media from China

Exclusive | Welcome to the ‘peptide gray market’: where people are buying GLP-1s, Botox and filler on social media from China

The pandemic changed how Americans think about health — and who they trust to manage it. In the wreckage of lockdowns, millions turned away from doctors and toward influencers. Now, a growing number of wellness creators and everyday people are taking their health — and appearance — into their own hands. Literally. Across TikTok, Telegram … Read more

Inside the Upper East Side’s ‘beauty longevity clinic’ where high-powered women and celebs get their peptide fix

Inside the Upper East Side’s ‘beauty longevity clinic’ where high-powered women and celebs get their peptide fix

It’s a vital destination. A gorgeous, intimate space that resembles a charming hotel rather than a stuffy medical clinic has become the go-to Manhattan spot for A-listers, power players and glow-getters alike. Nestled on the Upper East Side, the Georgia Louise Beauty Longevity Atelier is where beauty meets bioinnovation — think luxurious $715 facials and … Read more

I run a ‘beauty longevity program’ — the exact peptide stack I use to live longer and boost my immunity

I run a ‘beauty longevity program’ — the exact peptide stack I use to live longer and boost my immunity

Want to live longer — and look incredible doing it? Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Aniston, Naomi Campbell and Gwyneth Paltrow are just a few of the A-listers who turn to skincare guru Georgia Louise to help keep them glowing from the inside out. One of Hollywood’s most in-demand aestheticians, Louise has spent nearly three decades helping … Read more

Exclusive | Joe Rogan among the fans of this revolutionary anti-aging peptide: ‘It is life-changing’

Exclusive | Joe Rogan among the fans of this revolutionary anti-aging peptide: ‘It is life-changing’

Highway to heal? An experimental peptide is in the spotlight for its potential to promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation and protect gut health. Count podcast host Joe Rogan, 57, among the fans of BPC-157 — he reported that it cleared up his elbow tendonitis in just two weeks. Biohackers hope its regenerative and anti-inflammatory powers … Read more