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Opinions on FDA and Blue Zones Debated

Updated 2026-05-16 11:15 UTC 1 source Neutral

Experts debate the effectiveness of administrative power in bringing about lasting change, particularly regarding FDA regulations. Another opinion piece questions the validity of blue zones as a longevity campaign.

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“The norm-shattering masks a more fundamental misunderstanding of how administrative power can bring about lasting change,” writes Joshua Sharfstein.
2026-05-16 11:00 UTC
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“There's been interest in longevity, promoting it, for millennia. But this 25-year campaign really brought it to the forefront,” Eric Topol says of blue zones.
2026-05-16 11:00 UTC
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