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Counterfeit diabetes, weight-loss drugs raise alarm after series of fatalities

Reports indicate 10 deaths and over 100 hospitalizations may be linked to counterfeit semaglutide, found in knockoffs of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic; manufacturer warns unregulated versions, not FDA-approved, could endanger public health

Tzur Gueta | 11.09.24

A new weight loss injection is coming to Israel

Eli Lilly announces it's new Mounjaro injection will be avaliable in the country from September 15, but how effective is it and how does it compare to Ozempic?

Ron Crissy | 09.12.24

Ozempic and Wegovy weight-loss shots may slow aging, research reveals

Studies show individuals who took these drugs had a lower mortality rate from all causes, including Alzheimer's disease and even cancer; Additionally, the studies highlight a significant reduction in the risk of death from COVID-19 among those using these medications

Oren Ries | 09.02.24

Study shows new weight-loss injection heading to Israel slows down the progression to diabetes

Eli Lilly's latest study reveals that Tirzepatide significantly reduces the risk of progressing from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes by 94% in adults with obesity; The drug also maintains substantial weight loss over three years

Ron Crissy | 08.21.24

Beyond the scale: The hidden threat of normal-weight obesity

Discovering hidden health risks in normal weight obesity reveals how a healthy BMI can mask underlying issues; lifestyle changes like regular exercise and a balanced diet can effectively uncover and address these concealed health challenges

Dr. Lior Neuman | 08.18.24

Nearly 50% of Israelis are overweight, one in four actively dieting, report finds

According to Central Bureau of Statistics, only 43% of Israelis aged 20 and over maintain healthy weight; data reveals significant differences in dieting habits between Jews and Arabs and shows how income levels impact weight

Yaron Drukman | 08.08.24

נשיא רוסיה פוטין ו רודן צפון קוריאה קים ג'ונג און ב פסגה ב פיונגיאנג

North Korea seeks new drugs to treat Kim Jong Un's obesity

North Korean leader estimated to weigh over 308 pounds, putting him at high risk of conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, which he has reportedly experienced since his early 30s

Ynetnews | 08.02.24

Ozempic will no longer be prescribed for weight loss, Health Ministry orders

Now that the drug Wegovy has been introduced for treating obesity, Ozempic should only be prescribed for the treatment of diabetes; Neither drug is covered for treating obesity, however, and Wegovy is 2-3 times more expensive

Adir Yanko | 04.12.24

1 in 8 people are obese, and the situation is worse in Israel

World Health Organization report echoes worrying data in Israel which shows over a quarter of adults in the country is obese, reaching well over OECD average

Gilad Jalon | 03.06.24

Obesity is a disease: What's the way to balance weight and maintain it over time?

Fighting obesity is an uphill battle as 90% of people who shed weight without making lifestyle changes tend to regain it, and then some; Do the latest medications offer a beacon of hope? And can they bring about lasting change?

Prof. Itamar Raz, Dana Ron | 10.03.23

Weight loss surgeries decline as slimming injections gain traction

Health Ministry data shows number of adjustable gastric band surgeries fell 27% between 2017 and 2022 due to non-surgical treatment alternatives

Adir Yanko | 08.01.23

How come my friend eats much more than me and stays thin?

That friend who has always weighed 40 pounds less, never set foot in a gym and orders pizza every night, why is he slim? It turns out that body weight is influenced by our hormonal balance and is not solely determined by lifestyle choices

Dr. Dana Kagansky | 06.16.23

Israel in race for next big weight loss medication

Ozempic, the famous injection for treating obesity that has been so difficult to obtain, will soon become old news, as the pharmaceutical industry is working tirelessly on the next generation of drugs, so what's on the menu?

The Atlantic, Yasmin Tiag | 05.03.23

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