Saturday Links

Sirtuins, a compound in red wine, doesn’t that make you live longer.  That undermines an argument in Lifespan: Why We Age and Why We Don’t.

Here is a critical review of lifespan.

One more study: IQ is positively related to life outcomes.

Sen Cassidy outlines his prescription drug policy agenda.

Claim: 1 in 3 children in the world are poisoned by lead.

Oncologists are rationing inexpensive cancer drugs. (NYT)

Of 252 new drugs approved by the US FDA from 2011 to 2021, only 3 (1.2%) would meet the UK’s cost benefit threshold ($20,000 to $30,000 per quality adjusted life year saved).

White House targets short term health insurance plans.