Peter Attia-Epstein row: Celeb doctor slammed in first post after infamous docs released; ‘disappointing’

Peter Attia, celebrity doctor and one of CBS News' contributors, is facing flak after the release of the latest tranche of the Epstein files

Published on: Feb 1, 2026, 21:32:14 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Peter Attia, celebrity doctor and one of CBS News' contributors, is facing flak after the release of the latest tranche of the Epstein files. The 52-year-old is mentioned in the document over 1700 times. It was revealed that he had a regular exchange of emails with the convicted sex-trafficker and paedophile over several years.

Peter Attia was named in the latest tranche of the Epstein files (AP and Facebook)

We found an email chain with the subject - ‘Got a fresh shipment’, where the Early Medical founder can be jokingly talking about the ‘biggest problem about being friends’ with Epstein. The document is numbered EFTA02496403.

In one email, Attia wrote: “You the biggest problem with becoming friends with you? The life you lead is so outrageous, and yet I can't tell a soul...” It is unclear what ‘shipment’ meant.

This particular message was written on June 24, 2015, seven years after Epstein was arrested for procuring a child for prostitution. In 2016, Attia wrote to Epstein: “P---y is, indeed, low carb. Still awaiting results on gluten content, though.”

Then, in December 2018, the celeb doctor asked Epstein if there was any ‘fallout’ from a news story, apparently referring to the November 2018 Miami Herald story by Julie K Brown that identified 80 of Epstein’s victims.

Peter Attia makes first post, faces flak

On Sunday, Attia made his first social media post since the latest Epstein docs were released. He, however, did not address the controversy. CBS News is yet to issue a statement.

In his post, Peter Attia wrote: “A closer look at the MET-PREVENT trial and what its null results reveal about aging interventions and trial design.” He also shared a link to his article titled: ‘Metformin misses the mark?’

Slamming Attia in the comment section, one user wrote: “Is there….. something else you’d like to comment on, Peter?”

“This isn’t going away. Better for you to address it head on..” another one added on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

Attia is married to Jill Attia. The two were students at Stanford University. They share three children.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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