Taking Medicines

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25. Are researchers working on developing new medicines for diseases of aging?

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Yes. Currently, hundreds of new medicines are in development for diseases of aging. Among these are potential new drugs for heart disease, stroke, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

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