ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 9, Part 2: Can We Crack the Code on Aging?

Can we crack the code on aging, or are humans just “term-limited”? What are some of the most promising anti-aging interventions currently under investigation? We may be curing more cancers, and discovering them earlier, but certain cancers are increasing in incidence, especially among the young; Why extreme old age may be protective against cancer; Big meta-analysis confirms cardio benefits of low-carb diet; Patients with depression who’ve tried everything obtain surprising relief from vagus nerve stimulation; Blood sugar spikes after meals—even absent diabetes—can drive Alzheimer’s risk; New study pushes back on Tylenol-autism link, but highlights poor diet, chemical exposure , pre-natal anti-depressant use as potential culprits.