Longevity doctors say DIY peptide injections are rising, and they're seeing cases of allergic reactions, hormone disturbances, and other health risks.

At high-end longevity clinics around the globe, doctors say interest in injectable peptides is climbing, and so are injuries linked to them.Getty Images A man with a mysterious case of full-body hives ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Many injectable peptides are unregulated and have not been reviewed for safety by the FDA.Users have reported side effects such as injection ...

Katie carefully takes a syringe out of its packet. She pricks the top of a small jar of blue liquid and pulls the plunger up. She turns and jabs the needle into her bum cheek and gives the camera a ...

Injectable peptides are all the rage for many health-conscious Americans, thanks in part to the hype coming from the nation’s top health official. But enthusiasm might be outpacing regulatory controls ...

WASHINGTON — Unapproved peptide drugs have become a trendy new hack among wellness influencers, fitness coaches and celebrities, pitched as a way to build muscle, shed pounds and look younger. Online ...

This does not prove harm, but it does mean these are not simple, risk-free recovery supplements. Human studies don’t just have to show that thymosin beta 4, TB-500 or products sold under that name ...

Glow stacks are the latest skin-care trend. But there are serious safety concerns to consider before trying one of these untested, unregulated treatments.

About a decade ago, a group of competitive CrossFitters in Charleston, South Carolina, went looking for ways to improve their athletic performance without taking steroids. At the time, members of the ...