Archive - Examined

The Protein Question

How much, too much, enough already?

Jun 17 • Ryan McCormick, M.D.

Five of the biggest health triumphs and catastrophes in our 250 years

And how those should affect you and me and 103.

Jun 10 • Ryan McCormick, M.D.

A NEW antiviral medication for COVID?

Would you take this the next time a family member gets sick?

Jun 4 • Ryan McCormick, M.D.

May 2026

The Magnesium Question

The mineral everyone's talking about — and what the evidence actually shows.

May 28 • Ryan McCormick, M.D.

Statin meds don't cause premature aging

And probably aren't causing muscle aches that often either. Quick Boost #23

May 22 • Ryan McCormick, M.D.

The jarring, unhealthy, sudden arrival of temperatures in the 90's

May 19 • Ryan McCormick, M.D.

Should we nap? A more curious answer than we might expect.

The possible effects on brain performance, mortality, and... sleepmaxxing?

May 11 • Ryan McCormick, M.D.

Would you still take Paxlovid when sick with Covid?

About that new study in NEJM, as pounced upon by contrarians.

May 5 • Ryan McCormick, M.D.

April 2026

What's actually in our carbs: a pantry raid

Plus the 10x rule, and the mush test!

Apr 26 • Ryan McCormick, M.D.

Should we be fighting crystals in the heart?

A new paradigm emerges from cholesterol crystals, immune system attack, and undetected inflammation

Apr 19 • Ryan McCormick, M.D.

A spring postcard from Covidlandia

You didn't think I forgot, did you?

Apr 12 • Ryan McCormick, M.D.

Hospice care and the annihilation of entire civilizations

I returned from vacation to my work as a doctor on Monday.

Apr 9 • Ryan McCormick, M.D.