US Health Secretary RFK Jr to expand access to unapproved peptides

BBC News Thursday 29 October 2026, 03:09 UTC 1 min read

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Health experts have cautioned against use of the drugs, citing a lack of clinical trials for humans and the unknown long-term effects.

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