Academic physician; covers prevention/longevity, population health, and health‑innovation trends.

16-Hour Fasting: A Game-Changer for Cancer Immunotherapy 🧬⏱️ New clinical data in Cell Metabolism (Feb 2026) reveals that strategic fasting is more than just a metabolic trend—it's a powerful tool in oncology. The Key Findings: A 16-hour fasting window "reprograms" T cells, making them more resilient and aggressive against tumors. Short-term... https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1550413126000148?via%3Dihub Oncology #Immunotherapy #CancerResearch #CRC #Fasting #HealthTech

Creatine: The Longevity Supplement Hiding in Plain Sight For decades, I dismissed creatine as a "gym bro" supplement. Bodybuilders. Pre-workout shakes. Bigger biceps. Not relevant to a physician focused on metabolic health and longevity. I was wrong. https://robertlufkinmd.substack.com/p/creatine-the-longevity-supplement?r=6er0b

The technology is undeniably impressive — but it carries a distinct 'Westworld' vibe. Anybody else feeling it? Allonic, a robotics startup based in Hungary, is developing humanoid robot bodies using a proprietary 3D "Tissue Braiding" system. The process weaves high-strength fibers, elastic...

Is it ok to let your kids kiss the dog? A new study found that teenagers who live with dogs show better mental health and fewer social difficulties. In a group of 343 teens, dog owners scored better across five behavioral measures:...

This is a big deal. Since 1958, the FDA has allowed food companies to self-certify ingredients as "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS). In comparison Europe only allows ~400 such additives to their foods. In the US there are 4,000–10,000 ingredients that are added...