The Medical Advisor

Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have reshaped obesity treatment. By 2026, millions of people are using GLP-1 receptor agonists or dual GLP-1/GIP drugs to lose weight, improve metabolic health, and reduce cardiometabolic risk. But there’s a hidden issue clinicians are increasingly discussing: Up to 30–40% of the weight lost on GLP-1 therapy can come from lean muscle mass. If that muscle loss isn’t addressed, patients may reach their goal weight but end up with slower metabolism, reduced strength, and higher long-term weight regain risk. This is sometimes called “GLP-1 muscle drain.” The solution isn’t stopping the medication. Instead, experts are increasingly recommending a Protein-Sparing Protocol —a structured approach designed to preserve muscle while maximizing fat loss. Below is the practical, evidence-informed roadmap. 1. The Problem: The “Muscle Drain” Phenomenon GLP-1 medications work primarily by: Slowing gastric emptying Increasing satie...

Colo-rectal cancer is a type of cancer that Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther) and Robin Gibb (Bee Gees) died from. Rates of colorectal cancers, especially among young people, have been rising in the United States and other countries in the industrialized world, according to a recent American Cancer Society report . Colon cancer in the United States accounted for 7.6 percent of new cancer cases in 2024, and 8.6 percent of deaths, according to the National Cancer Institute  (2024) . An estimated 53,000 people will die from colon cancer this year. The good news is that we have a growing body of evidence—both high-quality scientific studies and patients’ personal experiences—that shows that diet and lifestyle changes can effectively stop cancerous cells in their tracks. Related:  Colorectal Cancer: Types, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Staging and Treatment 2025 Study: Vitamin D H...

Introduction  Eggs are among the healthiest foods out there, but not all eggs are created equal, and sorting through the egg labels to identify the highest quality eggs can be a confusing affair. Health conscious consumers know to look for designations like "organic," "free-range," "pastured" and "cage-free,"1 but while you may think many of these are interchangeable, they're actually not. In some ways, these labels are little more than creative advertising. Updates: The featured video (below), "Egg Crackdown," a CBC Marketplace report by investigative reporter Asha Tomlinson, investigates the marketing of supermarket eggs and visits egg producers to get a firsthand look at what the company's label actually means.  A 2025 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition investigated how eggs, cholesterol, and saturated fat interact to influence low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol...