David Barzilai, MD PhD

David Barzilai, MD PhD

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Clinician focused on prevention/longevity; curates aging science and protocols.

Longevity Pill May Redefine Human‑dog Bonds
SocialMay 2, 2026

Longevity Pill May Redefine Human‑dog Bonds

YOUR NEXT DOG A new pill could soon extend dogs’ lives. How will that change our relationship with our pets? By @andersen 🔗https://t.co/u2cuBfKGuU https://t.co/Iaw4uoZfZe

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Spice Cabinet May Hold Next Diabetes Treatment
SocialMay 2, 2026

Spice Cabinet May Hold Next Diabetes Treatment

Could a new tool for diabetes treatment be hiding in your spice cabinet? https://t.co/L5RWYeEY9q https://t.co/U4Boj4W4EQ

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Melatonin Shields Mitochondria From Radiation Damage
SocialMay 2, 2026

Melatonin Shields Mitochondria From Radiation Damage

Melatonin as a radioprotectant against mitochondrial damage 🤔"Melatonin can protect against irradiation-induced mitochondrial damage, suggesting utility for mitigating the health effects of accidental radiation exposure." https://t.co/XHZYDE916a

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
SIRT1 Emerges as Exercise‑driven Exerkine Boosting Longevity
SocialMay 2, 2026

SIRT1 Emerges as Exercise‑driven Exerkine Boosting Longevity

Sirtuin 1 as an emerging exerkine in the aging process: unveiling its multifaceted biological roles "Taken together, these observations support the notion that SIRT1 functions as a potential exerkine, and understanding its role in exercise-induced adaptations offers new insights into non-pharmacological...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Boosting NAD+ May Restore Sleep in Dementia
SocialMay 2, 2026

Boosting NAD+ May Restore Sleep in Dementia

NAD+‒circadian rhythm coupling in dementia "Pharmacological and lifestyle-based strategies targeting NAD+ restoration are outlined as potential approaches to improve sleep and circadian rhythm integrity..." https://t.co/qQXLHS8nou https://t.co/te8QGUftC4

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
AGEs Trigger SIRT1 Loss, Accelerating Osteoarthritis via RANKL
SocialMay 2, 2026

AGEs Trigger SIRT1 Loss, Accelerating Osteoarthritis via RANKL

SIRT1 Downregulation by Advanced Glycation End Products Activates RANKL-Dependent Osteoclast Signaling and Drives Chondrocyte Senescence During Osteoarthritis Development "Targeting this mechanism may offer new therapeutic opportunities for delaying age-related OA progression." https://t.co/HB2nmyZ43u

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Microplastics Threaten Longevity: One Health Perspective
SocialMay 2, 2026

Microplastics Threaten Longevity: One Health Perspective

Micro- and Nanoplastics Exposure Across the Lifespan: One Health Implications for Aging and Longevity https://t.co/CAs0yrtcQy https://t.co/rzXoOMwI40

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
HDL Inflammatory Markers Predict Mortality in Elderly
SocialMay 1, 2026

HDL Inflammatory Markers Predict Mortality in Elderly

High-density lipoprotein-related inflammatory markers and their association with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in an ageing population: findings from a prospective cohort study based on NHANES data https://t.co/WdNtpIgGpI https://t.co/cM0LeTv7io

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Glymphatic Failure Links Dog Dementia to Alzheimer’s
SocialMay 1, 2026

Glymphatic Failure Links Dog Dementia to Alzheimer’s

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction and Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathophysiological Relationships and the Impact of Glymphatic System Impairment on Neurodegeneration "...growing evidence suggests that impairment of the glymphatic system is a key pathogenic mechanism in both CCD and AD." https://t.co/1fft2OIrIP

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Blood Test Pinpoints Amyloid‑to‑tau Transition in Alzheimer’s
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Blood Test Pinpoints Amyloid‑to‑tau Transition in Alzheimer’s

Tracking the turning point in Alzheimer’s disease A blood biomarker reveals the mechanistic shift from amyloid to tau pathology https://t.co/p2UfYwgBHW https://t.co/Kuu82UPrFv

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Semaglutide Cuts Heavy Drinking and Cravings in AUD
SocialMay 1, 2026

Semaglutide Cuts Heavy Drinking and Cravings in AUD

GLP-1 Drug Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) Reduced Heavy Drinking & Craving in Adults with Alcohol Use Disorder https://t.co/FYRkjWYhJQ https://t.co/cGtEajk9lp

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
ARPA-H Pursues Bold, Transformative Health Programs
SocialMay 1, 2026

ARPA-H Pursues Bold, Transformative Health Programs

ARPA-H 101: The lifecycle of an ARPA-H program 🗣️"ARPA-H doesn’t settle for iterative results. We exist to change the course of human health. To do this requires bold program ideas and a model unlike traditional funding agencies..." Get to know @ARPA_H https://t.co/iKZKyFcR18...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Unified Redox Strategy Prevents Multiple Diseases Simultaneously
SocialApr 30, 2026

Unified Redox Strategy Prevents Multiple Diseases Simultaneously

The Simultaneous Prevention of Multiple Diseases: A "One Ring to Rule Them All" Framework for Redox-Driven Health and Longevity https://t.co/TaDq4wbrH7 https://t.co/P8QYDgcmiH

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Biomarkers Reveal Burnout Impact on Emergency Care Staff
SocialApr 30, 2026

Biomarkers Reveal Burnout Impact on Emergency Care Staff

Burnout and Biological Biomarkers in Emergency and Acute-Care Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Scoping Review with Evidence Mapping https://t.co/q7ajNKrk8t

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Mitochondria Shape Immune Landscape: Clinical Insights
SocialApr 30, 2026

Mitochondria Shape Immune Landscape: Clinical Insights

Mitochondria orchestrated immune microenvironment and response in health and disease-clinically relevant outlook and recommendations https://t.co/bI64EK9zdf https://t.co/0UV2mkcRiP

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Diet‑Microbiota‑Polyamine Axis Drives Intestinal Aging
SocialApr 30, 2026

Diet‑Microbiota‑Polyamine Axis Drives Intestinal Aging

The Diet–Microbiota–Polyamine Axis in Intestinal Aging: Microbial Pathways, Functional Foods, and Physiological Implications https://t.co/UJwPyVroBn https://t.co/xQTAAszA0w

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Testing Claude's Bioinformatics Skills via BioMysteryBench
SocialApr 30, 2026

Testing Claude's Bioinformatics Skills via BioMysteryBench

Evaluating Claude’s bioinformatics research capabilities with BioMysteryBench "Send us your interesting benchmarks, innovative uses of AI for science, and interactions with AI that prompted you to rethink what could be possible in your field at scienceblog@anthropic.com. " https://t.co/SDC3eHsmRJ

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
ADHD Isn't Caused by Low Dopamine, Says Science
SocialApr 30, 2026

ADHD Isn't Caused by Low Dopamine, Says Science

The Truth About ADHD and Dopamine KEY POINTS The social media trend describing ADHD as "low dopamine" is not based in science. Dopamine-seeking isn't an explanation for ADHD symptoms. "Dopamine detox" isn't a real way to treat ADHD, and withholding things that bring...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Calcium Supplements Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Event Recurrence
SocialApr 30, 2026

Calcium Supplements Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Event Recurrence

Association Between Calcium Supplementation and Recurrence of Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: A Population‐Based Cohort Study 👉 “Caution should be exercised” https://t.co/ynmqMB4Zd0

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Exercise Boosts Psychedelic Therapy’s Antidepressant Effects
SocialApr 29, 2026

Exercise Boosts Psychedelic Therapy’s Antidepressant Effects

The combination of exercise and psychedelics for the treatment of major depressive disorder "Through the lens of psychological and behaviour change, psychedelics appear to facilitate the adoption or maintenance of physical activity habits, increase psychological flexibility, and since exercise is associated...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Semaglutide Restores Lacrimal Gland, Relieves Age‑Related Dry Eye
SocialApr 29, 2026

Semaglutide Restores Lacrimal Gland, Relieves Age‑Related Dry Eye

Semaglutide alleviates age-related dry eye disease by restoring lacrimal gland structure and function https://t.co/EDvPtdeiqg https://t.co/Kpku8SHEOH

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
AI Will Gift Us More Time and Longevity
SocialApr 29, 2026

AI Will Gift Us More Time and Longevity

The Time of Your Life: How AI Will Give You More of It | Michael Nuschke | TEDxAjijic "What if you won the "Time" lottery? Guess what...you just did. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform our lives, taking over the mundane tasks...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
FDA to Relax Peptide Rules After High‑profile Endorsement
SocialApr 29, 2026

FDA to Relax Peptide Rules After High‑profile Endorsement

FDA moves toward easing restrictions on certain peptides The agency’s decision to hold an advisory committee meeting on the topic comes after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told podcaster Joe Rogan he’s a “big fan” of peptides. https://t.co/wynhLuBUPE https://t.co/y9dgG0xWAq

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Six-Step Playbook for Risk‑Stratified Lipid‑Lowering Therapy
SocialApr 29, 2026

Six-Step Playbook for Risk‑Stratified Lipid‑Lowering Therapy

Reducing cardiovascular risk: a playbook for lipid-lowering pharmacotherapy Risk-stratified targets and a six-step playbook for choosing, combining, and escalating lipid-lowering therapy https://t.co/PcIQNxmivX https://t.co/SzTN9ZAD85

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Quantum Algorithm Generates Valid KRAS Inhibitor Hits
SocialApr 29, 2026

Quantum Algorithm Generates Valid KRAS Inhibitor Hits

Quantum-computing-enhanced algorithm unveils potential KRAS inhibitors 👉 “We introduce a quantum–classical generative model for small-molecule design… his work showcases the potential of quantum computing to generate experimentally validated hits that compare favorably against classical models. @biogerontology https://t.co/s7LjNpu2CP

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Five Longevity Secrets From 100‑Year‑Old Attenborough
SocialApr 29, 2026

Five Longevity Secrets From 100‑Year‑Old Attenborough

David Attenborough at 100: Discover the five secrets to a long and healthy life Everyone is talking about the latest longevity health trends, but to what extent can we actually increase our lifespan? https://t.co/yP8ooC06zg https://t.co/P1VPMAar10

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Aging Immune Networks Shift From Inflammation to Disease
SocialApr 29, 2026

Aging Immune Networks Shift From Inflammation to Disease

Network Rewiring in the Aging Immune System: From Chronic Inflammation to Age-Related Pathologies https://t.co/HxKXGUq8wB https://t.co/ErZBeYwuhJ

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
OpenEvidence Replaces UpToDate, Restoring True Clinical Practice
SocialApr 28, 2026

OpenEvidence Replaces UpToDate, Restoring True Clinical Practice

Seventeen Years, or Seventeen Seconds How OpenEvidence Gave Me Back the Practice of Medicine 👨‍⚕️ 🔎"The Bottom Line: After 25 years in primary care, I started using OpenEvidence in December 2025. Within a month, I stopped using UpToDate. OpenEvidence functions simultaneously as my...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
BFR Training: Emerging Tool for Athletic Performance
SocialApr 28, 2026

BFR Training: Emerging Tool for Athletic Performance

Where Does Blood Flow Restriction Fit in the Toolbox of Athletic Development? A Narrative Review of the Proposed Mechanisms and Potential Applications https://t.co/q9FCHYiew1 https://t.co/h4TKzaJL9t

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
High‑Normal Ferritin May Lower Sarcopenia Risk, Homocysteine Harmful
SocialApr 28, 2026

High‑Normal Ferritin May Lower Sarcopenia Risk, Homocysteine Harmful

Prospective Associations of Serum Vitamin B12, Homocysteine, and Ferritin Levels with Probable Sarcopenia 🔎"These findings suggest that high-normal ferritin levels may be optimal for alleviating PS risk, irrespective of age, and that elevated Hcy levels could be detrimental for older adults...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Introducing Peanuts at 4‑6 Months Cuts Allergies 77%
SocialApr 28, 2026

Introducing Peanuts at 4‑6 Months Cuts Allergies 77%

"Peanut allergies plummet by 77% if they're added to babies' diets at 4-6 months of age." This statistic traces back to a 2023 modeling study: Early introduction of peanut reduces peanut allergy across risk groups in pooled and causal inference analyses🥜https://t.co/SHULN2n2X5 https://t.co/CCFCt6Uguu

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
PAI‑1 Deficiency Extends Lifespan via Longer Telomeres
SocialApr 28, 2026

PAI‑1 Deficiency Extends Lifespan via Longer Telomeres

“🔘 Heterozygosity was associated with significantly longer leukocyte telomere length, lower fasting insulin levels, and lower prevalence of diabetes mellitus. 🔘In the extended Amish kindred, carriers of the null SERPINE1 allele had a longer life span. 🔘Our study indicates a causal effect...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Anthocyanins Improve Cardiometabolic and Anti‑
SocialApr 28, 2026

Anthocyanins Improve Cardiometabolic and Anti‑

Anthocyanin supplementation in adults at risk for dementia: a randomized controlled trial on its cardiometabolic and anti-inflammatory biomarker effects https://t.co/tHwVYQ3yvQ https://t.co/cxiRpkIj7W

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Enhanced Exosomes Modulate OA Inflammatory Microenvironment
SocialApr 28, 2026

Enhanced Exosomes Modulate OA Inflammatory Microenvironment

The role of exosomes and their enhancement strategies in the treatment of osteoarthritis "This article provides a comprehensive review and update on the research of exosomes, a type of extracellular vesicle, in the treatment of OA by modulating the inflammatory microenvironment..." https://t.co/xHjTCixJNE

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Resistance Training Plus Polyphenols Boost Aging Health
SocialApr 28, 2026

Resistance Training Plus Polyphenols Boost Aging Health

Effects of resistance-based training and polyphenol supplementation on physical function, metabolism, and inflammation in aging individuals https://t.co/mDL393xerp @GeroScienceAGE https://t.co/qr3yxiZuHB

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
HIIT Boosts Brain Health in Heart Disease Patients
SocialApr 27, 2026

HIIT Boosts Brain Health in Heart Disease Patients

The Utility of High Intensity Interval Training to Improve Cognitive Aging in Heart Disease Patients “the physiology related to cerebral blood flow regulation and cognitive decline in adults with cardiovascular disease and heart failure, and how HIIT may provide a more...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Shared Pathways Link Gut Aging and IBD; Target Early
SocialApr 27, 2026

Shared Pathways Link Gut Aging and IBD; Target Early

The inflammation-aging axis: Shared and distinct mechanisms in physiological gut aging and IBD-associated accelerated gut aging "this article highlights both the shared and distinct pathways driving gut dysfunction in aging and IBD, and underscores the importance of early recognition and targeted...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Heart‑Metabolic Risks Accelerate Cognitive Decline in Indian Seniors
SocialApr 27, 2026

Heart‑Metabolic Risks Accelerate Cognitive Decline in Indian Seniors

Cardiometabolic-Inflammatory Risk Factors and Cognitive Decline Among Older Indians—Report From a Nationally Representative, Longitudinal Study 'Longitudinal data provided by LASI-DAD study shed light on how cardiometabolic risk factors may influence decline of cognitive function and development of dementia in older adults...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Swedish Clinic Finds Limited Eligibility for New Alzheimer Drugs
SocialApr 27, 2026

Swedish Clinic Finds Limited Eligibility for New Alzheimer Drugs

Preparing for the implementation of anti-amyloid therapies in Europe: Assessing real-world eligibility for lecanemab and donanemab in a Swedish memory clinic https://t.co/H3TgYvgVSk

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Air Pollution Fuels Sarcopenic Obesity via Inflammation
SocialApr 27, 2026

Air Pollution Fuels Sarcopenic Obesity via Inflammation

Air pollution and muscle-fat imbalance: How PM2.5 components and ozone drive sarcopenic obesity through inflammation "This study provides novel insights into environmental triggers of SO, highlighting the need for integrated air quality policies targeting specific PM2.5 components and personalized prevention strategies...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Ageing Is a Multilevel Network; Target Central Hubs
SocialApr 26, 2026

Ageing Is a Multilevel Network; Target Central Hubs

Ageing was never a singular problem in biology: implications for mechanisms, measurements and interventions 👉 “Because molecular, cellular, tissue and organismal levels retain partial autonomy, human ageing can be viewed as a multilevel phenomenon. 🔬Geroscience may therefore advance by mapping this network...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Allulose and Tagatose Lower Post‑Meal Blood Sugar
SocialApr 26, 2026

Allulose and Tagatose Lower Post‑Meal Blood Sugar

Glycemic and Cardiometabolic Effects of Rare Sugars Allulose and Tagatose: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Human Intervention Trials 👉"Supplementation of allulose or tagatose attenuates postprandial glycemic and insulin responses..." https://t.co/nqQTlk20m4 https://t.co/jRzp9Hrssy

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Combat Smoke Inhalation Triggers Neuroinflammation, Threatening Brain Health
SocialApr 26, 2026

Combat Smoke Inhalation Triggers Neuroinflammation, Threatening Brain Health

The impact of military occupational combustion smoke inhalation on neuroinflammation and brain health https://t.co/uMsiMyonkA https://t.co/3nXZ7etBPs

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Nasal Microbiome Imbalance Fuels Neuroinflammation and Brain Disease
SocialApr 26, 2026

Nasal Microbiome Imbalance Fuels Neuroinflammation and Brain Disease

Nose-to-brain axis: mechanistic links between nasal microbiome dysbiosis, neuroinflammation, and brain disorders "Nasal dysbiosis promotes neuroinflammation and blood–brain barrier disruption... Microbial imbalance is linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS, and psychiatric disorders." https://t.co/3OHivYYz2E

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
High LDL Remains Dangerous, Even for Lean Responders
SocialApr 26, 2026

High LDL Remains Dangerous, Even for Lean Responders

There is no safe gamble with high LDL cholesterol The pitfalls of the lipid energy model and why “lean mass hyper-responders” should still take high LDL cholesterol seriously. https://t.co/lbRnOfe2py

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
H. Pylori and T. Gondii Infections Accelerate Frailty in Aging
SocialApr 26, 2026

H. Pylori and T. Gondii Infections Accelerate Frailty in Aging

Associations of common infections with frailty and mortality in two UK cohort studies "Our results indicate that infection with H. pylori and T. gondii, and the combined burden of infection may detrimentally impact ageing health. These pathogens may warrant targeting beyond...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Sleep, Mind, and Muscles Linked via Neuroimmune Pathways
SocialApr 26, 2026

Sleep, Mind, and Muscles Linked via Neuroimmune Pathways

Understanding the relationship between sleep, psychological and musculoskeletal health from a neuroimmune perspective https://t.co/MvUvzmQ9Mb https://t.co/mhgfxBfzg6

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Doctors Warn DIY Peptide Injections Cause Serious Injuries
SocialApr 26, 2026

Doctors Warn DIY Peptide Injections Cause Serious Injuries

People are injecting DIY peptides for weight loss and longevity. Doctors are alarmed at the side effects. “Doctors working on the bleeding edge of longevity care in high-end clinics around the globe — from concierge practices in wealthy enclaves of California...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Anecdotes Aren’t Data: Call for Rigorous Rapamycin Trials
SocialApr 26, 2026

Anecdotes Aren’t Data: Call for Rigorous Rapamycin Trials

Table updates worth noting 🔎 🔘 @bryan_johnson stopped it 🔘Alan Green died at 80 from hereditary cardiomyopathy 🫀 🔘Misha Blagosklonny died at 63 from cancer 👉These are cases, not data. Instead of adjusting the tally, what we actually need are rigorous human trials. Is rapamycin...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD