Research & Education
The science behind your protocol
Evidence-based articles on the treatments, biomarkers, and research that inform your care. No hype, no filler.
Oral vs. Injectable GLP-1: Which Weight Loss Medication Is Right for You?
A side-by-side comparison of oral and injectable GLP-1 receptor agonists, including how they work, what the trial data shows, and what to discuss with your provider.
Why Your Doctor Won't Prescribe What Actually Works
Insurance formularies, 15-minute appointments, and pharma incentives shape what gets prescribed more than the evidence does. Here's how the system actually works -- and what patients can do about it.
Finasteride vs. Minoxidil for Hair Loss: How They Compare
An evidence-based comparison of the two most common hair loss treatments -- how finasteride and minoxidil work differently, what the research shows, and how to decide which is right for you.
Low-Dose Rapamycin for Longevity: What the Research Shows
An honest look at the science behind low-dose rapamycin for healthy aging -- what preclinical and early human data suggest, what remains unknown, and what patients should consider.
The Ozempic Shortage Is Over. So Why Can't You Afford It?
The FDA declared the semaglutide shortage resolved in early 2025. Prices didn't budge. Here's who actually benefits from the status quo -- and what it means for patients.
Sildenafil vs. Tadalafil: Comparing ED Medications
A practical comparison of the two most prescribed erectile dysfunction medications -- how they differ in onset, duration, dosing, and side effects.
What Does 'Available by Consultation' Mean in Telehealth?
Why some treatments are offered only through provider consultation rather than as standard products -- and what that means for patients considering compounded or research-stage options.
Aging Is Treatable. Medicine Hasn't Caught Up Yet.
Longevity science has outpaced clinical practice by a decade. Rapamycin, senolytics, and mTOR inhibitors are studied in labs worldwide -- but almost no doctors prescribe them. Here's why.
How GLP-1 Medications Work: A Complete Guide
An evidence-based guide to how GLP-1 therapies work, what the branded trial data shows, and which safety considerations patients should discuss with a provider.
Compounded vs. Branded Medications: What You Need to Know
Compounded medications are a common option in telehealth. Here's what compounding means, how it differs from branded drugs, and what questions to ask before starting treatment.
What Is Telehealth? How Online Medical Visits Work
Telehealth connects you with licensed providers remotely. Here's how online intake, clinician review, and live follow-up visits fit together in modern telehealth care.
Peptide Therapy: What the Science Actually Says
Peptides like BPC-157 attract significant attention, but the evidence is nuanced. Here's an honest look at what peptide therapy is, what the research shows, and what remains unproven.
Topical Rapamycin for Skin Aging: What the Research Shows
Rapamycin is widely studied in aging biology. Applied topically, it is being explored off-label for skin-aging concerns. Here's what the limited human data says.