Journal

Written by our team, reviewed by a registered doctor before publication. Grouped by topic so you can read across one area rather than hunting through a list.

Weight and Metabolic8 articles

Weight and Metabolic  ·  4 min read
Using Medication to Lose Weight Is Not Cheating

Obesity is a regulation problem rather than a character problem, and that is why the cheating label falls apart under examination.

Reviewed by Dr Munirah Hishamshah
Weight and Metabolic  ·  4 min read
Why the Face Looks Hollow After Fast Weight Loss

A hollow face after weight loss is not a drug effect. It reflects how fast the weight came…

Reviewed by Dr Munirah Hishamshah
Weight and Metabolic  ·  4 min read
Why Weight Comes Back After Stopping Treatment

Regain is not a sign that treatment failed. It signals that your set point has not moved yet.

Reviewed by Dr Munirah Hishamshah
Weight and Metabolic  ·  4 min read
Is GLP-1 Therapy Safe

The right question is not whether GLP-1 therapy is safe in general, but whether it is safe for…

Reviewed by Dr Munirah Hishamshah
Weight and Metabolic  ·  4 min read
How GLP-1 Therapy Works in the Body

GLP-1 is a hormone your body already makes. The therapy extends the same signal for longer.

Reviewed by Dr Munirah Hishamshah
Weight and Metabolic  ·  4 min read
What Is Functional Medicine

An honest explanation, including the fair criticisms of the field.

Weight and Metabolic  ·  4 min read
How to Calculate BMI and Why Malaysian Ranges Differ

The formula, the Asian cut-offs used in Malaysia, and when BMI misleads.

Weight and Metabolic  ·  4 min read
Weight Management Guide

Why weight is a hormone, sleep and blood sugar problem before it is a willpower problem.

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