Hassan Thwaini

Clinical Pharmacist and Copywriter

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)

Hassan is a specialist clinical pharmacist with a background in digital marketing and business development. He works as a Clinical Copywriter at Numan, leveraging his research and writing abilities to shine a light on the health complications affecting men and women.

Latest articles

weight loss

3 minute read

What are the most common side effects of Wegovy?

Wegovy is a safe and effective treatment for weight loss. But as with all medications, there are some possible side effects to be aware of.

weight loss

3 minute read

How to take weight loss medications during Ramadan

If you're observing Ramadan this year, you’re probably wondering how to balance it with your weight loss efforts. Let’s take a look.

how to safely order a prescription online

inside numan

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Digital healthcare: how to safely order a prescription online

Here's what to look out for to make sure the prescription you order online is safe, secure, and regulated.

weight loss

6 minute read

Weight fluctuations: why they happen and how to overcome them

There’s very little more frustrating in the world than stepping on the scale only to find that those two pounds you shed a week ago have come back with a vengeance, despite all your efforts to stick to a healthy routine.

weight loss

6 minute read

How to keep the weight off after stopping medication

New weight loss medicines such as Wegovy, Saxenda, and Mounjaro have had all the hype in recent years due to their ability to effectively promote rapid weight loss. However, when you hit a healthy weight, you may wish to cease the medication.

weight loss

5 minute read

Is Mounjaro linked to fatigue?

Obesity, type 2 diabetes, and being overweight all share fatigue as a common factor. Treating these conditions should, theoretically, alleviate any symptoms of excessive tiredness. However, one of the treatments used to tackle obesity, Mounjaro (tirzepatide), may be linked to causing further fatigue in a small minority of people. According to a recently published study on Wegovy (a similar drug to Mounjaro),1 7% of participants experienced side effects, some of which felt more tired than usual.1

weight loss

5 minute read

Can Wegovy reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?

The diabetes-turned-weight-loss drug that has taken the world by storm in recent years, semaglutide, has been shown to reduce major adverse cardiac events by 20%.1 This was demonstrated in non-diabetic patients who were obese or overweight and had cardiovascular disease (CVD).

testosterone

5 minute read

Why do so many men get misdiagnosed with depression when they have low testosterone?

There's been a surge in interest in men's mental health in recent years, and all for good reason too—we want our fellow men to speak up. Yet, as awareness grows, so too does the propensity for misdiagnosis. Many non-specialist physicians are quick to diagnose depression without a deeper investigation into the biochemical roots of distress.

weight loss

3 minute read

Why it’s important to log your weight in the Numan app

When on the Numan Weight Loss Programme, it’s important to log your weight routinely each week. But we understand that you might already be tracking your weight using other apps like Google Health or Apple Health. And that’s brilliant, as keeping an eye on your progress is a key part of your health journey. However, it’s equally important that you share your weight data with us here at Numan, for a number of reasons.

weight loss

3 minute read

How to manage the fear of weighing yourself

Stepping on the scale can be a daunting task, probably even more so than dragging yourself out of bed for that early morning 5k run you promised you would do. However, regardless of how it may make you feel, weighing yourself regularly when on a weight loss journey is important for two reasons: to find out how your new lifestyle is helping you shed weight, and to share your progress with your healthcare provider and support group.

weight loss

6 minute read

How to switch from Mounjaro to Wegovy

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a type of medication recently approved for the treatment of weight loss.1 Though initially licensed for reducing blood sugar in individuals with type-2 diabetes, they also have the added benefits of slowing gastric emptying, reducing appetite, and aiding in weight loss, all of which contribute to better metabolic health

weight loss

6 minute read

The link between your gut microbiome and your weight

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria, collectively known as the gut microbiome, which wears several hats when it comes to your overall health. Though this may sound alarming, these organisms are actually there to help your body carry out multiple functions to keep you thriving. Recent research has shown that the gut microbiome may also play a significant role in managing body weight and even influence the success of weight loss efforts, reinforcing the need for us to keep the organisms inside of us healthy.1

weight loss

7 minute read

The link between obesity and PCOS

Some people are more predisposed to gaining weight than others as a result of their genetics and underlying medical history. For around 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, one condition that frequently leads to weight gain is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).1

weight loss

8 minute read

Mind and body: the link between obesity and mental health

A tidal wave of high-calorie, nutrient-poor processed foods, coupled with increasingly inactive lifestyles, has driven global obesity rates through the roof. Once viewed solely as a physical condition, obesity is now recognised as deeply entwined with mental health, creating a devastating cycle of shame, anxiety, and depression. The psychological burden is often hidden beneath the surface, with sufferers trapped in a loop where mental health issues fuel overeating, while the stigma and isolation of obesity worsen mental health.

weight loss

5 minute read

Cholesterol: a significant weight management metric

When it comes to weight management, cholesterol is one of the key health markers that often flies under the radar. We tend to focus on the number on the scales, but what’s happening inside your body is just as important. Carrying extra weight can lead to higher cholesterol levels, which puts your heart at risk.

sleep

4 minute read

Should you drink water before bed?

Water is essential for life, just like sleep. Every day, we lose water through processes such as urination, breathing, and sweating—even while we sleep. During the night, our bodies don’t take in any water

weight loss

4 minute read

Can you get weight loss medicines prescribed if you’re diabetic?

We’re committed to helping people achieve their health goals with effective solutions, and that means restricting who we can prescribe medicines to. One question we frequently encounter is, “why don’t we prescribe weight loss medications like Mounjaro or Wegovy for those with diabetes, especially when these treatments are already licensed for type 2 diabetes?”

weight loss

5 minute read

How to set SMART goals and progress your fitness

We’ve all been there: brimming with motivation to tackle a new fitness plan, career milestone, or personal aspiration, only to find ourselves overwhelmed, disheartened, or unsure of how to start. The problem often isn’t our ambition—it’s our strategy. This is where SMART goals come in: a framework initially deployed for business planning, but has since been adopted across health, fitness, and personal development for its simplicity and practicality.