US health panel loosens restrictions for controversial peptides popular onlineThe vote marks a win for Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy who has said he's a big fan of the drugs, which haven't been well studied for human use.

US health panel loosens restrictions for controversial peptides popular onlineThe vote marks a win for Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy who has said he's a big fan of the drugs, which haven't been well studied for human use.

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Article from BBC Health · 🏥 Health & Medicine · 2026-07-24
US health panel loosens restrictions for controversial peptides popular onlineThe vote marks a win for Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy who has said he's a big fan of the drugs, which haven't been well studied for human use.
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