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[Updated] Longevity Medicine Beyond the Messenger
Originally published November 4, 2025. Updated February 2026. As clinicians and scientists, we often engage with ideas, frameworks, and data that are communicated through books, podcasts, or public figures. It is critical to be clear about where our professional endorsement begins and ends. This article reflects a review of the scientific concepts presented in Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. It does not represent support for, or alignment with, the personal actions or conduct of Dr. Peter Attia. Recent reporting has raised serious ethical concerns, and I want to state clearly that I do not condone or excuse any…
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Do You Need to Lose Weight to Prevent Diabetes? Maybe Not
Weight loss has long been considered the top recommendation for preventing type 2 diabetes. In fact, research shows that losing just 5–7% of body weight can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by nearly 60%. But what about the people who lose weight and still have elevated glucose levels? Or, those who make significant lifestyle changes, don’t lose weight, yet show improvements in their glucose status? Are they simply outliers, fortunate or unfortunate depending on how their metabolism responds? Emerging research suggests that diabetes prevention is more complex than simply losing weight. Read on to learn what scientists are discovering…
