Health journal
Evidence-based articles, reviewed by pharmacists.
PeptidesPeptides in modern medicine: from insulin to GLP-1 and beyond
A century after insulin, therapeutic peptides are quietly reshaping diabetes, obesity and chronic care. Here is what is evidence-based, and what is not.
RetatrutideRetatrutide: what the early evidence actually says
A triple-hormone agonist under investigation for obesity and metabolic disease. Where the science stands, its limitations, and why it is not yet approved for clinical use.
IV TherapyIV vitamin therapy: what the evidence supports, and what doesn't
Drip bars are popular, but most healthy people get no proven benefit. Clinical screening matters more than the menu of add-ons.
IV TherapyWho benefits from IV therapy, and who should wait
A concise clinical guide: the patients who may benefit, the red flags that mean delay, and why we won't book a drip without screening.
TRTTestosterone replacement therapy: guidelines, not guesswork
TRT is real medicine for men with confirmed hypogonadism. Here is what current guidelines say about diagnosis, monitoring and risk.
TRTMonitoring TRT: bloods that should never be skipped
Why haematocrit, hormone levels and cardiovascular risk markers are essential checkpoints — not optional extras.
HormonesHormone therapy at menopause: the 2023 position statement
HRT is the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms. Where it helps most, who should be cautious, and how bioidentical compounding fits.
Home CareHome healthcare: what good looks like in the UAE
As home care grows across the GCC, demand rises with an ageing population. What separates quality home care from the rest.
LongevityLongevity science: what genuinely moves the needle
Caloric restriction, exercise, sleep, social connection. The fundamentals versus the hype around NAD+, NMN and senolytics.
LongevityNAD+, NMN and senolytics: evidence to date
A plain-language update on some of the most-hyped longevity candidates, and the gap between pre-clinical promise and approved clinical use.
Sports and healthRecovery, peptides and the line WADA draws
Athletes want faster recovery. Here is why several 'recovery peptides' are prohibited in sport — and how to accelerate recovery within the rules.
Sports and healthExercise as medicine: dose, type and the minimum that counts
The WHO physical activity guideline is the simplest 'prescription' in health. Here is what compliance means and how to start sustainably.