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May 10, 2026: University of Rochester team transferred the naked mole rat HMW-HA synthase gene (HAS2) to mice — median lifespan +4.4%, reduced cancer, improved healthspan. Human translation 10-20 years away. Today's longevity basics remain unchanged.

May 2026 ACS Nutrition Science study: daily grape consumption changes human skin gene expression and reduces UV-induced oxidative stress. Resveratrol + polyphenols work at the skin level. Eat with the skin — whole food beats supplements.

April 1, 2026: U.S. FDA approves orforglipron, the first oral GLP-1 obesity drug with no water or food restrictions. ATTAIN-1 trial: -12.4% weight loss. Hidden Japan story: compound licensed from Chugai for $50M in 2018.

Through 2026, prospective studies establish microplastics (MNPs) as a cardiovascular risk factor: patients with MNPs in carotid plaques had 4.5x higher 3-year risk of heart attack, stroke, or death (NEJM 2024). Mechanisms: endothelial dysfunction + chronic inflammation + thrombosis. Major sources (bottled water, plastic containers, teabags, indoor dust) and 7 realistic actions you can take today.

In May 2026, the Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease published ADNI cohort data on 819 older adults: omega-3 supplement users showed faster cognitive decline on MMSE, ADAS-Cog13, and CDR-SB. Correlated with reduced brain glucose metabolism, independent of APOE ε4. Why this matters and how to reconcile with DO-HEALTH 2025.

On May 21, 2026, Japan MHLW released a 15-year systematic review of heated tobacco products (HTPs). Air contamination is confirmed, respiratory effects on bystanders are suggested, and long-term effects on cancer / pregnancy / children remain undetermined. Three sobering conclusions for the world HTP market.

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