FDA weighs in on peptides, VA tests new use for popular drug and wildfire smoke returns

To stream 12News on your phone, you need the 12News app. Example video title will go here for this video CLEVELAND — A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel has voted in favor of allowing pharmacies to compound six wellness peptides, though the FDA still has to give final sign-off before they're available. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as building blocks for proteins in the body. While the compounds aren't currently FDA-approved, they've surged in popularity — influencers, athletes and some doctors say they help reduce inflammation, speed recovery and support longevity.

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