Medication
Within just 5 years: ADHD drug consumption in Israel has doubled
A new study by the Ministry of Health reveals a sharp spike in the consumption of ADHD medications alongside a dramatic shift in the types of drugs prescribed in Israel.
The prescription that became a daily habit: The medication you probably do not need
Taking multiple medications together every day? You must read this
The mistake that worsens the side effects of weight-loss injections
A pill instead of an injection: Does Orforglipron change the future of obesity treatment?
The FDA’s approval of the new weight loss pill Orforglipron marks a shift in the world of obesity treatment. The change may affect not only efficacy, but primarily adherence to treatment.
The stimulant medication that sharpens focus
How does a stimulant actually calm the brain, why is it given only from age 5, and which new patches make swallowing unnecessary? 10 accurate and up-to-date facts about Ritalin.
Israeli pilots admit using stimulant pills on long Iran missions, doctors warn public against use
Recently, IDF pilots have admitted to using stimulant pills designed to help maintain alertness in situations of extreme fatigue.
No coffee, no Ritalin: The secret that keeps fighter pilots at peak alertness
Modafinil, originally developed in France in the 1970s, was approved for the treatment of severe sleep disorders such as narcolepsy.
Good news for patients taking attention and concentration medications and their parents
A new amendment will ease heavy burdens in pharmacies and spare patients the exhausting race against the clock to renew their prescription every 30 days.
An expert warns: These are the places where you must not store medications
Do you keep medications in a high cabinet in the bathroom? Do you put your child’s medication in their school bag? There are several important things you need to know.
'Saving money, being healthy': Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted medication website
The website is targeted at consumers looking to buy drugs without using insurance, meaning that most purchases would not count toward patients' insurance deductibles.
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.
Do Your Parents Have Diabetes? You Should Know That Sometimes, Less Is More
A new medical approach suggests breaking old habits, pausing and reassessing whether the current medication regimen truly fits your parents’ needs today. Because sometimes, less really is more.
Israeli gov't approves 2026 health cm'tee to approve medications, tech with NIS 650 budget
The delay in appointing the committee persisted in recent months due to the lack of a sitting health minister.
