Weight loss

Novo's $149 Wegovy pill hits US market, challenging Lilly's injectable dominance

A key to the pill's success will be attracting cash-paying consumers who cannot obtain insurance coverage, a stark shift from the dominant business model.

 Boxes with the popular weight loss injection drug, Wegovy.
IDF soldiers demolish the home of terrorist Jamil Samara in Burkin, October 22, 2025.

Health index 2025: 39% of IDF soldiers report urgent need for mental health care

 Weight loss injections: Reducing sugar and increasing satiety.

Pharmacies report localized shortages as weight-loss injection Mounjaro arrives in Israel

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Weight-loss pill approval set to accelerate food industry product overhauls


Study of 2 million patients maps benefits and risks of new weight-loss drugs

GLP-1 medications associated with lower risks of Alzheimer's and heart disease, but higher risks of pancreatitis and kidney problems.

 Study of 2 million patients maps benefits and risks of new weight-loss drugs.

Clalit joins Meuhedet, Maccabi in subsidizing weight loss shot Wegovy

This comes after both Maccabi and Meuhedet Health Services announced the same subsidy for the Mounjaro weight loss shot.

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Wegovy weight loss drug gets price cut in Israel—but only for lower doses

The reduction is welcome news for those just beginning treatment, as lower doses are typically prescribed in the early stages.

 Boxes with the popular weight loss injection drug, Wegovy.

Does intermittent fasting really work? - opinion

Combining an intermittent fast over nighttime with a high-quality plant-based diet and exercise will go a long way toward "adding hours to your days, days to your years, and years to your lives."

 Food organized in a refrigerator.

Weight-Loss injections unintentionally boost fertility, German doctors say

The German Diabetes Society (DDG) issued a warning concerning a rise in pregnancies among women using injectable medications for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes treatment.

 Weight-Loss injections unintentionally boost fertility, German doctors say.

NHS to roll out 'King Kong of weight loss jabs'

Experts warn it could takeup to 12 years for many patients to access Mounjaro due to NHS capacity issues.

 Greggs store on a busy high street in Winchester, UK.

Best W͏eight Lo͏ss Suppl͏ements of 2024: 11 Products That Work

Looking for help burning fat and curbing your appetite? We compared the best w͏eight lo͏ss suppl͏ements, analyzing their ingredients, prices, and efficacy.


LeanBean Reviews: My Honest Results! Real Weight Loss Results or Side Effect Complaints?


The holiday season is over: Vegetables that will help you lose weight

26 calories vs. 16: A complete comparison between two leading vegetables for weight loss and tips to help you choose the right one.

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What Is the Best Injection for Weight Loss in 2024? Supported with Facts

Find out which weight loss injections work best, how fast you can expect results, and whether combining them with other treatments is right for you.