TIME is reporting that it has launched its 2026 Longevity Leaders list, recognizing 12 trailblazers dedicated to fostering longer, healthier lives. It said these leaders are pursuing efforts such as reversing cellular aging, discerning credible science from unproven claims, and preparing society for an aging demographic.
Angela Haupt, TIME's Editor of Health & Wellness, advised readers to seek life wisdom from trusted older women, such as grandmothers or neighbors, before consulting AI for advice. She suggested asking them for their most important life lessons and how to apply them practically.
A newly released report from Wells Fargo indicates a 140% surge in GLP-1 drug use between 2022 and 2024. Wells Fargo said this increase coincided with a 34.1% decline in bariatric surgery volume over the same period. The report found these weight-loss medications are significantly improving the health of many overweight Americans by reducing major cardiovascular events and leading to better long-term health.
The Lancet Planetary Health is reporting that a study found older adults face a substantial increase in heat-related illness and death risks as global temperatures rise.
NPR's Rhitu Chatterjee is reporting on the profound impact when an AI chatbot becomes the primary confidant for an individual, detailing one family's experience.
KFF Health News, through Paula Span, is reporting on geriatric emergency departments specifically designed for older patients. It said these facilities incorporate features like thicker mattresses and delirium screening to better accommodate an older population.