The renewed obsession with living longer
About this episode
The episode explores the modern obsession with longevity and the science behind it, featuring insights from Dr Norman Swan.
For thousands of years the question of extending life or living forever has occupied minds. But now it’s taken on a new life, from peptides, to IV drips and experimental treatments targeting the heart or kidneys, there’s a buzz around longevity. Today, Dr Norman Swan on his Four Corners investigation into the big business and the science behind the quest to live healthier for longer. Featured: Dr Norman Swan, co-host of the Health Report and What’s that Rash on ABC Radio National
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