Weight loss
Want to lose weight? This supplement won't do the job for you
L-carnitine is marketed as a natural fat burner, but evidence for weight loss is limited. Its breakdown in the gut may also produce a substance linked to increased heart risk.
Living better for longer: Israeli fitness experts on how to stay strong and healthy as you age
New study reveals: How do you maintain weight loss even after stopping a diet?
The alcoholic beverages that will do the least damage to your diet
The cheap drug that may help with weight loss
A new study found that metformin – a drug for diabetes – increases in the body a substance that appears after physical activity and suppresses appetite.
Primal Queen vs Her Bodhi reviews (2026): Why Her Bodhi is a science-backed alternative?
Always eating the same food can help you get thinner, researchers say
Researchers say it is easier to lose weight by always eating the same foods than by following a varied diet.
Doors open for a wave of cheap weight-loss drugs, but global distribution will be uneven
GLP-1 obesity treatments may see wider access as key patents lapse.
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.
Novo's $149 Wegovy pill hits US market, challenging Lilly's injectable dominance
A key to the pill's success will be attracting cash-paying consumers who cannot obtain insurance coverage, a stark shift from the dominant business model.
Health index 2025: 39% of IDF soldiers report urgent need for mental health care
Among IDF soldiers, the picture is even more severe, with 39% reporting a need for mental health support, 26% expressing concern about depression, and 48% reporting sleep disturbances.
Pharmacies report localized shortages as weight-loss injection Mounjaro arrives in Israel
Since the drug was approved under insurance plans, with a 50% discount, the public increased its search for family doctors, endocrinologists, and obesity clinics.
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.
Complications arise from stopping weight-loss injections before pregnancy, study finds
Women who stop GLP-1 weight loss injections near pregnancy experience more complications, including rapid weight gain and gestational diabetes.
