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A simple monthly injection allows mice to live 25% longer & free from diseases The strategy — the injection of a simple antibody — has already begun to be tested in humans in an attempt to cure ageing (english.elpais.com)

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[–] reksas@sopuli.xyz 10 points 2 days ago (4 children)

what happens if you take it and then stop? Since it adds somekind of antibody, what if it starts replacing/ degenerating your bodys natural system and you get some horrible withdrawal effects if you stop taking it?

Imagine having to pay subscription to stay healthy / alive

[–] DoucheBagMcSwag@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago

Imagine having to pay subscription to stay healthy / alive

[–] ouRKaoS@lemmy.today 19 points 2 days ago

Imagine having to pay subscription to stay healthy / alive

This is everyone who takes medication to manage a disease/disorder.

[–] NotBillMurray@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Health insurance would like to know your location.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm sure they already have the four colour glossy brochures ready for distribution, as well as financing scenarios for the less cash endowed, so that nobody feels excluded. Who wouldn't skip a few meals to be healthy after all?

[–] Paper_Phrog@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

For most people, skipping a few meals would already make them healthier.