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- Orthorexia: When Disciplined Eating Gets Pathologised 17 Dec 2025
A counter-guide defending disciplined nutrition — and why calling it 'orthorexia' often says more about culture than health.
- The U.S. Just Blinked on Hep B — While the Rest of the World Didn’t 17 Dec 2025
The CDC stepped back from universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth. Globally, most countries haven’t. Here’s what that means in context.
- Did the CDC Just Blink? Rethinking the Hepatitis B Birth Dose 10 Dec 2025
The US is stepping back from the Hep B birth dose. Is it smart policy—or a political retreat?
- Why Natural Testosterone Optimisation Matters 05 Dec 2025
A conversational look at why men feel flat in midlife, why TRT is so tempting, and why lifestyle-first testosterone optimisation is the better long-term play.
- Your Brain Isn’t Broken — Your Metabolism Is Exhausted 01 Dec 2025
We keep treating depression as a brain glitch. But what if it’s metabolic exhaustion?
Featured: Metabolic Health & Weight-Loss Medicines
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Ozempic & GLP-1 Cautions Guide
Obesity & Metabolic Health Hub
GLP-1 medications suppress appetite and support weight loss — but they also carry risks, including muscle loss, gastrointestinal issues, misuse, and rebound weight gain. This guide explains safe use, long-term considerations, and how to protect lean muscle.
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Understanding GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss
Obesity & Metabolic Health Hub
A clear breakdown of semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other GLP-1 receptor agonists: how they work, who they help, expected results, and how they differ from older weight-loss medicines.
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Muscle Protection During Weight Loss
Obesity & Metabolic Health Hub
Muscle loss is one of the biggest hidden risks of rapid weight loss — especially during GLP-1 therapy. Learn the essential nutrition and strength strategies to preserve or build lean mass while losing fat.
Latest Guides
- Disciplined Eating: A Practical Guide to Healthy Nutrition Without Dogma Mental Health Updated 17 Dec 2025
An outcomes-focused guide to disciplined eating — how to eat well without sliding into rigidity, fear, or food obsession.
- Hepatitis B Birth Dose: Why It Exists and Why It Matters Vaccination Published 17 Dec 2025
A practical, evidence-based explanation of why hepatitis B vaccination has traditionally been given at birth, and why global health bodies still recommend it.
- Vaccination Timeline: Key Milestones That Shaped Modern Immunisation Vaccination Published 17 Dec 2025
A quick, evergreen timeline of major vaccination milestones, designed for readers who want context without a textbook.
- Hepatitis B Vaccination in Newborns: Birth Dose vs Delayed Dose Infectious Diseases Updated 10 Dec 2025
Clear, evidence-based guidance on the hepatitis B birth dose, delayed dosing, and global vaccination policies.
- Hepatitis B: Risks, Prevention, and Treatment Infectious Diseases Updated 10 Dec 2025
A clear overview of hepatitis B, including symptoms, transmission, chronic disease risks, vaccination schedules, and treatment options.
- Natural Testosterone Optimisation Guide for Men Men's Health Updated 05 Dec 2025
An evidence-based, drug-free guide to improving testosterone levels in men using diet, strength training, sleep, stress management, and micronutrient support.
- Natural Testosterone Optimisation Guide for Men Men's Health Updated 05 Dec 2025
An evidence-based, lifestyle-first guide to improving testosterone levels without medication. Includes nutrition, training, sleep, body composition, micronutrients, and behavioural strategies.
- Metabolic Health and Mental Health: What the Evidence Shows Mental Health Updated 01 Dec 2025
How metabolic health, inflammation, hormones, and sleep interact with depression, anxiety, and cognitive function.
- Muscle Protection During Weight Loss Obesity & Metabolic Health Hub Updated 27 Nov 2025
Why preserving lean muscle is critical during weight loss — especially when using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic — and how to protect it with protein, strength training, and smart planning.
- Ozempic & GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Cautions, Misuse, and Muscle Protection Obesity & Metabolic Health Hub Updated 27 Nov 2025
A clear, evidence-based safety guide covering side effects, misuse risks, muscle loss, and what to expect when stopping Ozempic or other GLP-1 medications.
- Muscle Preservation on GLP-1 Medications Obesity & Metabolic Health Hub Updated 22 Nov 2025
How to protect muscle mass while taking Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro.
- Ozempic and GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Obesity & Metabolic Health Hub Updated 22 Nov 2025
A clear, evidence-based guide to how Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications work, their benefits, risks, side effects, alternatives, and who they suit.