The Dan Buettner Podcast New Year Refresh: AI and the Future of Healthcare with Dr. David Agus
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Feb 3, 2026 Dr. David Agus, physician and longevity researcher who directs the Ellison Medical Institute. He explores how AI is speeding drug discovery and diagnostics. He draws lessons from animals and emphasizes prevention, inflammation control, and practical daily routines. He previews near-term innovations like whole-body imaging, stem cell activation, and smarter wearables.
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Pick A Long-Term Doctor You Trust
- Choose a long-term doctor who shares your values and builds trust through continuity.
- Use that relationship to get personalized prevention and better compliance.
Nature Reveals Longevity Patterns
- Animal biology reveals targeted longevity strategies like ants' triage and social-care tradeoffs.
- These natural patterns expose principles we can adapt for human prevention and resource allocation.
Use AI To Speed Drug Discovery
- Embrace recent AI tools to accelerate drug discovery and precision design of molecules.
- Expect dramatically faster development cycles and more tailored therapeutics in the coming years.
