Weight and Healthcare
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackHealth
Examining weight science, weight stigma, and what evidence, ethics, and lived experience teach us about best healthcare practices and public health for higher weight people.
13K
1.3K paid
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$5/mo
$50/yr annual option
$5K
1.3K paid subs
$5K/mo – $5K/mo(±0%)
6.3
19.8
0.20%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
~3x per week
2.5 posts/week
70/100
Consistent (~3.0d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forgotten Side of Medicine | 343K | +0.3% | $7/mo | substack |
| Neuroscience & Wellness | 241K | +4.5% | $7.99/mo | substack |
| Nedra Nuggets | 151K | -0.3% | $6.99/mo | substack |
| COVID Intel - by William Makis (McGill Medicine) | 142K | N/A | $7.5/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 13K | $5,167.5 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 13K | $5,167.5 | ~0% |
| Apr 2026 | 13K | $5,167.5 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
13K subscribers — above the 2K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 100 similar-size peers in Health have paid tiers
Pricing position
$5/mo vs $6/mo category median (921 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $5 | $50 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 46/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 90/100 | 25% |
| Publishing Consistency | 47/100 | 10% |
| Unbiased Science | 124K | +0.4% | $5/mo | substack |