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Despite extensive research, there are no magical cures or "wonder drugs" that can dramatically extend life or prevent aging. While some medicines and therapies are under investigation, their effects are in experimental stages. Researchers face ethical issues in testing these drugs on humans due to potential side effects and the long timelines needed to observe their benefits.
In the United States and elsewhere, some individuals are exploring cryonics—preserving themselves after death in hopes of future revival through advanced science. This involves freezing the body or just the brain shortly after death, with belief that future technology could reanimate and cure current ailments.