Medication
Could Ozempic make the Yom Kippur fast easier? Here’s what researchers found
In an August Hadassah Magazine article, a 46-year-old New York mother identified as Beth described getting through Yom Kippur services without thinking about food after starting a GLP-1 medication.
The Israel Public Health Association’s bet on what comes next
Israeli PolyPid signs $320 million deal to sell drug preventing surgical infections in US, Canada
Europe, Israel, and the medical record of a nation - opinion
Study found possible link between weight loss medications and osteoporosis
A new study points to a link between the use of popular weight loss drugs and medical conditions such as osteoporosis and gout.
7 medications that do not work well with coffee
Drinking coffee in the morning is a regular habit for many, but studies reveal that combining caffeine with certain medications may cancel their effect and even cause side effects.
Drugs created for one purpose that became breakthroughs in another field
Some of the most well-known drugs in the world were actually born out of failure, surprising side effects, or studies that were meant to solve a completely different medical problem.
10 common medications that cause men to develop female breasts
Experts warn that common medications for blood pressure, hair loss, anxiety, and heartburn may disrupt hormonal balance in men and lead to unexpected physical changes.
How to make painkillers work faster: 5 tricks from doctors
New studies reveal that the way you swallow a painkiller, what you drink with it and even the position you lie in can significantly change how quickly it takes effect.
West Bank hospitals in crisis as PA reported pays medical staff only fraction of wage for April
Palestinian medical staff in the West Bank are set to strike over wage cuts, staff shortages, and a mounting healthcare crisis that threatens patient care and medical services.
The cheap drug that may help with weight loss
A new study found that metformin – a drug for diabetes – increases in the body a substance that appears after physical activity and suppresses appetite.
A pill instead of an injection: Does Orforglipron change the future of obesity treatment?
The FDA’s approval of the new weight loss pill Orforglipron marks a shift in the world of obesity treatment. The change may affect not only efficacy, but primarily adherence to treatment.
The stimulant medication that sharpens focus
How does a stimulant actually calm the brain, why is it given only from age 5, and which new patches make swallowing unnecessary? 10 accurate and up-to-date facts about Ritalin.
Israeli pilots admit using stimulant pills on long Iran missions, doctors warn public against use
Recently, IDF pilots have admitted to using stimulant pills designed to help maintain alertness in situations of extreme fatigue.
