Why people miss doses: what the research says
Forgetting is only part of the story: research points to side effects, cost, beliefs, complex regimens and feeling well as common reasons.
Journal
Medicines, supplements and health, explained.
Plain-language articles on taking medicines consistently, reading a supplement label and the health questions that come up in the UAE. Every claim is linked to the research behind it.
Supplements4 min read
How to read a supplement label, line by line
Serving size, %NRV and %DV, compound versus nutrient amounts, and what quality certificates do and do not tell you.
Healthcare4 min read
Chronic disease in the UAE, and why consistency matters
What long-term medicines do for diabetes and heart disease, both common in the UAE, and why taking them consistently makes a difference.
Health4 min read
Vitamin D in the UAE: why sunshine is not the whole story
Why low vitamin D is common in the UAE despite year-round sun, where vitamin D comes from in food, and why a blood test comes first.
Medication adherence5 min read
What actually helps people keep to a medication schedule
Simpler schedules, pill organisers, daily routines, reminders and pharmacist support can all help, though the evidence also shows their limits.
Supplements4 min read
Fat-soluble vitamins and why some supplements go with food
How vitamins A, D, E, K and omega-3 fats differ from water-soluble vitamins, what studies show about meals, and timing basics.
Journal articles are general information, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your own medicines and supplements.