Will treating aging ever be an official medical goal?

Currently, no drug can be approved to 'treat aging' — regulators only approve treatments for specific diseases. That could change. The FDA has approved a trial called TAME testing metformin for aging itself, which is a first step toward recognising aging as a medical target. This matters because it would unlock a faster pathway for longevity drugs to reach patients.

Policy is slowly shifting; meaningful regulatory change is likely years away

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