Exploring Longevity Medicine with Daniel Tawfik In the 96th episode of the Wise Athletes Podcast, hosted by Joe Lavelle and Dr. Glenn Winkle, the show dives into the world of longevity medicine with Daniel Tewfik. Tewfik is the co-founder of Healthspan, a telemedicine provider, also known as distance healthcare. The company specializes in treatments aimed…

New Drug for Longevity Gets Health Hackers Buzzing The drug rapamycin is taking the health world by storm, but it's an old drug with a new role. For the past 20 or so years, its job has been to stop the immune system from attacking transplanted organs. Now, it seems this special compound may have…

Introduction to Rapamycin and Skin Aging For years, rapamycin (Rapa) has been an invaluable anti-rejection drug for organ transplants. A 2019 study now suggests it shows promise for fighting those visible signs of aging. The study tested topical rapamycin's ability to enhance skin appearance and skin health. Early findings suggest it has real potential as…

Promising Drug, Phase 2 Trial, New Hope for FAP Biodexa Pharmaceuticals PLC is a clinical-stage biologic (biopharmaceutical) drug company. It's known for developing the kind of medicines that help people suffering from otherwise hard-to-treat conditions. The article looks at a Phase 2 trial using eRapa to treat Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP). This genetic condition causes…

Introduction: Dirt Drug Boosts Lifespan 60% in Mice The FDA approved rapamycin, a special compound found in soil, over 20 years ago. The drug's full potential is still unknown, hence the continual research. In this study, middle-aged mice were treated with Rapa for only 3 months (90 days). The treatment groups were 600 days old,…

Delaying Menopause: The Secret to Women's Health? We all want to live as long as possible while retaining good health. The problem is this: the older one gets, the higher the risk of age-related diseases. For women, there is a potential increased risk of certain health problems post-menopause. So, could delaying menopause reduce these risks?…

Heart Benefits from Transient Rapamycin Treatment Imagine a simple drug that could improve your heart's function even after you stop taking it. It sounds like science fiction, but it's not. Rapamycin, or Rapa, is an existing natural drug that has great promise for the future of heart health. This article explores a 2017 study by…

Study: Rapamycin (Rapa) Effects on Ovarian Lifespan Nanjing Medical University and Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University led this fascinating study. Researchers explored the short-term effects of rapamycin treatment on ovarian lifespan in mice. The China-based trial wanted to see if a 2-week Rapa regime could extend ovarian function. Most importantly, could this happen without harmful long-term…