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.

ADHD is currently considered one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in the world
Heartburn

The prescription that became a daily habit: The medication you probably do not need

Pills

Taking multiple medications together every day? You must read this

Weight-loss injection

The mistake that worsens the side effects of weight-loss injections


Hebrew U. scientists develop 10-minute imaging for topical drug testing

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new imaging method that can reduce a lengthy, labor-intensive process to just a few minutes.

Clear serum droplets of Hyaluronic Acid penetrating four layers of dehydrated skin to provide deep, multi-level moisture and hydration. 3D render

New hope for lung patients: Innovative treatment changes the game in COPD

New findings from the ERS Global Congress on Lung Diseases present a paradigm shift in COPD treatment: Early identification of type 2 inflammation and personalized biologic therapy.

New hope for lung patients

What do we really know about menopause?

Most women are unaware of the hormone issue. They are not told about the hormone shift as they get older.

Scale

Are you about to undergo surgery? You should definitely read this

Do you take simple daily medications and are you about to have surgery? This is what happens in the body during surgery and what is very important to know.

Anesthesia before surgery

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.

The rebound effect: After stopping anti-obesity medications, patients regain weight rapidly.

Matti Caspi seeks aid for cancer treatment

Caspi appealed to his fans for financial assistance in his ongoing battle with cancer.

 MATTI CASPI performs in 2015.

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.

 People take shelter in an underground parking lot in Tel Aviv, during ongoing missile attacks from Iran, June 24, 2025.

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.

 A stressed woman reading the news

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.

 New study warns excessive cinnamon intake may reduce effectiveness of prescription drugs.

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.

 Eye-tracking glasses show how dogs perceive human gestures. Illustration.