Episode
The renewed obsession with living longer
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- ABC News Daily
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- Jul 19, 2026
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- 972
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Summary
For thousands of years the question of extending life or living forever has occupied minds. But now it’s taken on a new life, from peptides, to IV drips and experimental treatments targeting the heart or kidneys, there’s a buzz around longevity. Today, Dr Norman Swan on his Four Corners investigation into the big business and the science behind the quest to live healthier for longer. Featured: Dr Norman Swan, co-host of the Health Report and What’s that Rash on ABC Radio National