#Consumer-Health

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Industry April 13, 2026 · View digest

CNN Guide: Peptides — What's Real, What's Risky, and What's Next

CNN published a comprehensive consumer guide distinguishing FDA-approved peptide therapeutics from unregulated wellness peptides. Experts warn that rising demand is fueling an online black market with unknown safety risks, while HHS Secretary RFK Jr. pushes to relax restrictions.

Industry April 12, 2026 · View digest

NBC News: Peptides Surging in Popularity with Little Evidence They Work

NBC News published a major investigation finding that peptides are advertised online for uses far beyond the science — wrinkle reduction, muscle growth, sleep, and libido — with U.S. peptide searches hitting 10.1 million in January 2026. Experts warned that increased accessibility is outpacing safety and efficacy evidence.