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Peptides, the same class of wonder molecule behind GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, could soon be easier to get your hands on. A federal advisory panel voted 8-6 to recommend easing restrictions on peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500, chemicals popular with wellness influencers like Joe Rogan and telehealth clinics, the AP reports. Unlike Ozempic, these compounds are not FDA-approved medications. The vote doesn’t immediately clear the way for peptides to be legal, but it sends a signal. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called himself a “big fan” of peptides and already removed some from the FDA’s high-risk list earlier…

Published July 27, 2026 04:38AMThere’s a certain irony to how much gear it takes to head into the wilderness and “live off the grid” on a river rafting trip. Once you leave the boat ramp, you’re responsible for every basic need, from shelter and food to safety, sanitation, and whatever the weather throws at you.That’s why river trips have a reputation for being expensive. Between specialized safety gear, camping equipment, and river-specific essentials, the costs add up quickly, whether you’re heading out for a weekend float or a 21-day bucket-list expedition through the Grand Canyon. Some items are worth the…

People are adding protein to their coffee for a nutrition boost in a new trend called “proffee.” A sports nutritionist explains whether it’s worth the hype and how to make it.Listen to this articleListen (Photo: Ayana Underwood/Canva)Published July 27, 2026 03:00AMBy now, the cultural push to eat more protein is hard to miss. But getting enough—especially on busy days—isn’t easy. As people look for quick ways to increase their intake, one social media trend has emerged: “proffee,” or protein coffee.The idea is simple: dump a scoop of protein powder or a ready-to-drink protein shake directly into your morning brew. The…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Challenger brands test messaging publicly. They co-create with communities. They adjust based on audience response. They learn while moving. Enterprise brands, meanwhile, are often trapped inside planning structures built around certainty. The most effective organizations won’t replace planning with improvisation. They’ll build feedback loops into planning itself. A new report surveying more than 300 enterprise FMCG marketers revealed a statistic that should concern every major brand leader: Only 1% of campaign ideas originate through testing-and-learning in public. Meanwhile, 41% still come from quarterly or annual planning cycles, and just 11%…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways The AIB Concept offers a clear, sophisticated and actionable blueprint for turning localized execution into international prestige and premium market dominance. When your raw commercial expertise is translated into the universal, undisputed language of validated science, it effortlessly breaks through geographical, cultural and competitive barriers. Traditional digital marketing can open the door for your business, but it is scientific validation that keeps that door open permanently. For ambitious entrepreneurs, scaling past a certain threshold often reveals an invisible glass ceiling. You conquer your regional market, build a stellar track record…

A collaborative study between University College London (UCL) and King’s College London has discovered that adolescents are over three times more likely to develop cannabis addiction than adults. The investigation identified that although younger users were significantly more likely to develop cannabis addiction – also known as cannabis use disorder – there was no association found between cannabis use and an increased risk of mental health conditions. The research revealed that adolescent cannabis users may not have higher levels of subclinical depression or anxiety than adults and were not more vulnerable to psychotic-like symptoms. The findings reinforce a previous study…

New evidence from a Portland State University study suggests that vaping cannabis products could expose you to a deadly chemical known as Ketene. The Portland State University study revealed the potential dangers of vaping cannabinoid acetates, finding that when cannabinoid acetates are heated under vaping conditions, the toxic gas ketene is released that can be extremely harmful and even fatal to the user. The research, published in Chemical Research and Toxicology, provides unprecedented insights into the risks of vaping cannabis products and infers that more research is necessary to evaluate the safety of this relatively new phenomenon. Dangers of ketene The…

Children of mothers who used cannabis during pregnancy are more likely to show elevated rates of symptoms of psychopathology, such as depression and anxiety. According to research from the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences’ BRAIN Lab, even at the ages of 11 and 12, as they head towards adolescence, children can still exhibit these signs of psychiatric conditions that may come as a result of mothers using cannabis during pregnancy. The findings were published on Monday, 12 September 2022 in the Journal of the American Medical Association and are a follow-up to research published by the Bogdan lab in…

A new study has found that medical cannabis could be used as an alternative to opioids for managing pain amid an opioid addiction crisis.   The research, that examined thousands of patients, found that people reported less pain and better physical and social activity when using medical cannabis, as opposed to opioids. The findings have been published in the journal Substance Use and Misuse.   The researchers also found that most patients who were prescribed oxycodone, codeine and other opioids were able to stop depending on them after using medical cannabis.   The results support the idea that with proper medical supervision,…

Lorna Rothery spoke to Rainer Krüger from the recently formed European Cannabis Association about how the organisation is supporting the development of a stable medical cannabis value chain in Europe. While an increasing number of countries are starting to acknowledge the benefits of medicinal cannabis, and allow for the cultivation of the plant as a result, research and data validating its benefits remain heavily fragmented. This, in turn, has made the medical cannabis market and varying regulatory processes difficult to navigate. Committed to addressing the many challenges relating to the development of standards for the production of medicinal cannabis, the…