Weight loss

Ben-Gurion University study discovers hidden value of long-term ‘yo-yo dieting’

Even after regaining weight, study participants saw better metabolic markers and reduced visceral fat, highlighting the benefits of sustained healthy habits.

Students at Ben Gurion University, in Beer Sheba. November 04, 2025.
 Boxes with the popular weight loss injection drug, Wegovy.

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

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


Using weight-loss injections? Five things you must know from the new guidelines

Weight-loss injections using GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic a natural hormone in the body that suppresses appetite, slows digestion, and promotes a lasting feeling of fullness.

  5 months into the war: half of the Israelis gained up to 5 kg in weight

Intermittent fasting offers more than just weight loss

Alternate day fasting shows slightly greater weight loss but higher dropout rates, longer trials needed for definitive conclusions.

 Intermittent fasting offers more than just weight loss.

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'I've tried everything': Lizzo opens up about binge eating

Explains how switching from veganism and changing her diet helped manage her hunger.

 'I've tried everything': Lizzo opens up about binge eating.

The pink salt trick for weight loss: SlimJaro reveals the secret behind the buzz

Discover the power of the Pink Salt Trick with Slimjaro - the advanced, all-natural weight loss supplement designed to amplify fat-burning, control cravings, and boost metabolism.


Risks with Ozempic: A look at an alternative to weight-loss drugs - opinion

Don’t be persuaded by the abundance of propaganda you see in ads, newspapers, magazines, TV, and the Internet. There is no magic fix!

 Use of Ozempic.

Neglecting morning hydration can stall weight loss, warns expert

Many people confuse thirst with hunger, leading to overeating, says Joseph.

 Neglecting morning hydration can stall weight loss, warns expert.

Harvard, Ben-Gurion study finds health gains from diet even without weight loss

Resistance to weight loss may be a biological feature, not a lack of willpower, researchers find.

 Harvard, Ben-Gurion study finds health gains from diet even without weight loss. Illustration.

MHRA urges women on weight loss drugs to use birth control after reports of surprise pregnancies

Women are reporting unintended pregnancies despite contraceptive use while using weight-loss injections like ozempic.

 MHRA warns women using weight loss drugs to use effective contraception due to unintended pregnancies. Illustration.

This Morning's Alison Hammond shares secrets behind losing 11 stone at 50

She said: "I'm no longer pre-diabetic – so I'm a bit naughtier with my food now".

 This Morning's Alison Hammond shares secrets behind losing 11 stone at 50. Illustration.