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Ultramarathon Running Damages Red Blood Cells, Accelerates Aging

Mar 30, 2026

New research reveals that ultra-marathon running damages red blood cells, making them less flexible and accelerating their breakdown. The study found this damage increases with race distance and could potentially lead to anemia. The findings may also help improve blood storage practices for medical transfusions.

FDA Accepts Rusfertide NDA and Grants Priority Review for Polycythemia Vera Treatment

Mar 02, 2026

The FDA has accepted the New Drug Application for rusfertide, a first-in-class hepcidin mimetic peptide for polycythemia vera, and granted Priority Review with a PDUFA goal date in the third quarter of 2026.