Category: Health

Collagen supplements, often hailed as a quality skin and fitness support, are gaining traction. This key component is essential for skin, bones, and joints—and supplementation can support these areas. But let’s break it down: what are collagen supplements, how do they function, and what’s the ideal dosage? How much collagen to take isn’t a one-size-fits-all […]

Israel has received its first warning of the deadly dengue fever approaching the region from the Far East and South America, now that the Health Ministry has announced 7 cases of infection with the deadly dengue fever virus in Sharm el-Sheikh in the last month. An expert explained to Maariv that a mosquito subspecies that […]

The rate of autism in the world and in Israel is on a constant upward trend as researchers continue to try and analyze its causes. A new study, published in the journal Pediatrics, revealed an additional possible genetic origin of autism. Researchers have found that when one of the siblings in the family is on […]

If you were wondering “How long does it take for semaglutide to suppress appetite?” know that semaglutide prescriptions, known as the brand Ozempic, start working within a few days and are often noticeable in the first week. The full effect on appetite suppression typically occurs in 2 to 3 months.  In this article, we will […]

The OraQuick HCV self-test “can provide a critical support in expanding access to testing and diagnosis,” WHO said in a press release.  The kit is manufactured by OraSure Technologies and is an extension of the OraQuick® HCV Rapid Antibody Test which was initially prequalified by WHO in 2017 for professional use. Prequalification by the UN’s health agency helps to ensure that medicines supplied by international […]

Women in the military and female family members of soldiers are more likely to suffer from chronic pain, according to a recent study from Friday. The peer-reviewed study, conducted by the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and published in the journal JAMA Network, concluded that chronic pain appears to be prevalent for military women over the […]

The Campylobacter bacterium had been spreading in Israel for several years, but there was a sharp increase in the number of infections over the past year. Data from the Health Ministry, obtained by Maariv, indicated thousands of infections in recent months, a significant increase compared to previous years. Campylobacter is one of the most common […]

Meet the “physician assistant”: Starting in August, a new profession in Israel will commence, where its graduates will meet patients not only in emergency rooms but also in hospital departments and health clinics. They will examine patients, present the case to doctors, and perform various referrals and medical procedures to ease the load and shorten […]