Medication
8 things people using weight loss injections should not do
GLP-1 type medications help control appetite and lose weight – and there are 8 habits that will prevent you from enjoying their full benefit, and may cause unpleasant side effects.
Israeli-founded AI biotech Immunai expands AstraZeneca cancer collaboration
Taking medications for irritable bowel syndrome? This is the worrying finding from a huge study
Study found possible link between weight loss medications and osteoporosis
The rebound effect: After stopping anti-obesity medications, patients regain weight rapidly
Weight regain begins eight weeks after discontinuation and continues for up to 20 weeks, study finds.
Matti Caspi seeks aid for cancer treatment
Caspi appealed to his fans for financial assistance in his ongoing battle with cancer.
Missile fire and sleepless nights: How Israelis are battling fatigue after the war with Iran
Following war with Iran thousands of Israelis are still struggling to return to healthy sleep routines — and many are suffering from extreme fatigue.
Over-the-counter sedatives: What you’ll find at the pharmacy without seeing a doctor
The intensified fighting is creating psychological stress. Recommendations for relaxation and what can help at the pharmacy without a prescription.
New study warns excessive cinnamon intake may reduce effectiveness of prescription drugs
Researchers found that cinnamaldehyde, cinnamon's main compound, may accelerate drug metabolism, reducing medicines' effectiveness.
Hebrew University’s innovation in antibiotic eyedrops offers new hope for dogs and humans
A new eyedrop innovation for dogs offers better treatment for bacterial eye infections and could aid human medicine.
Cleaning the house for Passover? You can save lives
Ahead of Passover, "the Israeli cleaning holiday," the organization Haverim Le'refuah is calling on the public to donate unused medications to help save others.
Health Ministry announces plan to simplify, speed up medicine approval process
The new framework aims to shorten the time on register new medications in Israel, making drugs more readily available to the public - without compromising safety or quality.
Purim Shpiel: Espresso launches new coffee pod flavor for Israelis laced with SSRIs: Depresso
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
What does Jewish law say about administering pain medications toward end of life?
Even if pain medications would incur a risk of hastening death, Jewish law permits – and even mandates – administering the therapies necessary to address the pain.
