Of all the buzzy skincare ingredients that promise a plump, glow-y visage–think collagen, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid–peptides are emerging as a standout for their multitasking magic.

Recently, with the growing attention to peptide-based drugs such as Wegovy, demand for effective peptide therapeutics derived from natural substances is rapidly rising. In particular, peptide ...

These peptides, known as bombesin-like peptides (neuromedin B, gastrin-releasing peptide, and neuromedin C), were found to play an active role in smooth muscle movement in this organ.

Peptide lip balms are having a moment, especially for anyone wanting to hydrate, plump and smooth out their lip lines. But what are peptides, and are they worth the hype? “Peptides are short ...

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You can follow him on Threads. A constellation of social media wellness influencers, YouTubers, and podcasters have been extolling the health benefits of peptides. There seems to be a peptide for ...

Merck & Co.'s peptides could be undergoing a transformation into oral tablets thanks to a $493 million licensing deal the company inked with Austria-based drug delivery technology maker Cyprumed.

The company was accused of misleading California consumers with health and nutrition claims on the labels for PediaSure—a nutritional supplement for children—because of the amount of added ...

Since 1921, when the first therapeutic peptide, insulin, was synthesized, many peptide-related accomplishments have reverberated throughout the industry, with more than 80 peptide drugs being ...

p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Majority of children received Pediasure peptide® 1.0 Cal [Abbott Nutrition; hydrolyzed whey-dominant protein; 7 g (14% E) per 100 ml] at baseline (90 ...