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Fountain of Youth? Drugs Eyed to Slow Aging

Experts hope caloric restriction holds key to longer lives

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 18, 2009 1:23 PM CDT

(Newser) – Scientists are hoping new drugs can battle the effects of aging, extending our lives or at least keeping the years from slowing us down, the New York Times reports. At the heart of the research is the discovery that caloric restrictions can extend life in...   Read full story »

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