Weight loss
Doors open for a wave of cheap weight-loss drugs, but global distribution will be uneven
GLP-1 obesity treatments may see wider access as key patents lapse.
Ben-Gurion University study discovers hidden value of long-term ‘yo-yo dieting’
Novo's $149 Wegovy pill hits US market, challenging Lilly's injectable dominance
Health index 2025: 39% of IDF soldiers report urgent need for mental health care
Pharmacies report localized shortages as weight-loss injection Mounjaro arrives in Israel
Since the drug was approved under insurance plans, with a 50% discount, the public increased its search for family doctors, endocrinologists, and obesity clinics.
Weight-loss pill approval set to accelerate food industry product overhauls
As GLP-1 pills become widely available, food companies and restaurants are adjusting to rising demand for high-protein, smaller portions to meet weight-loss trends.
Complications arise from stopping weight-loss injections before pregnancy, study finds
Women who stop GLP-1 weight loss injections near pregnancy experience more complications, including rapid weight gain and gestational diabetes.
TikTok and Instagram are driving eating disorders in teens - study
New research from Ashkelon finds that one in eight college students shows signs of pathological eating, with Instagram and TikTok-style content a key risk factor.
Midlife weight loss shows metabolic benefits but sparks brain inflammation in BGU - study
“Our findings show that losing weight in midlife is not a simple copy-and-paste of what works in young adulthood,” Alon Zemer said.
What other health conditions are weight-loss drugs being used and tested for?
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can be used for a variety of other conditions, such as Alzheimer's, alcohol addiction, and liver disease.
Who ate all the cheese? Obesity experiment finds way to make fat mice burn more fuel
The researcher also looked at what DCA does directly to fat cells. Using a standard fat cell line grown in the laboratory, the team showed that DCA reduced the amount of fat stored inside these cells
“I cut everything out completely”: Inside Sydney Sweeney’s post-fight body reset
"I had to be really strict with myself," Sweeney says, describing how she cut supplements, switched to a super clean diet and added heavy cardio to drop the weight.
Artificial sweeteners help obese people lose 1.6 kg in a year and improve gut bacteria
WHO recommends against using low-calorie sweeteners for weight control, citing risks of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
The popular supplement for improving sleep that also helps with weight loss
This beloved supplement has received widespread coverage mainly for its positive effect on sleep, but it turns out it can also help with dieting.
