Category: Health

Patients with type 2 diabetes taking GLP-1 treatments, which include Ozempic, have a lower chance of developing 10 types of obesity-related cancers than those taking insulin and other diabetes drugs, according to a study published on Friday. GLP-1 treatments for type 2 diabetes have been on the market for nearly 20 years. The newer generation […]

Struggling to shed pounds? You might be missing a key nutrient: magnesium. But how exactly does the mineral help, and with so many types, which magnesium is best for weight loss? Here, we’ll explain the science behind the mineral’s weight loss benefits and which magnesium is best for your fitness goals. We will also explore […]

A severe malfunction in cancer diagnosis devices: Roche, a large pharmaceutical equipment company, reported to the Health Ministry that a series of devices assisting in the laboratory diagnosis of cancerous tumors experienced a malfunction, meaning there was a rare risk of receiving false positive results and inappropriate treatments. Roche, a leading pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, […]

These recommendations are expected to benefit over 750 million adults who want to quit all forms of tobacco including cigarettes, waterpipes, smokeless tobacco products, cigars, roll-your-own tobacco and heated tobacco products. “This guideline marks a crucial milestone in our global battle against these dangerous products,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “It empowers countries with […]

Another severe malfunction in the computerized medical record system in hospitals: The Health Ministry reported that following control and inspection processes, another exceptional malfunction was found in the Chameleon computerized medical record management system used by several hospitals. Due to the malfunction, incorrect copying of clinical information for some hospitalized patients was recorded. According to […]

Under the motto #MakeASafetyStatement, the campaign will also amplify the core messages of the New Decade of Action for Road Safety, which aims to halve the number of road-related victims by 2030. “Road safety is not high enough on the political agenda in most countries. While we know the remedies to road crashes, action is lagging […]

The rate of unvaccinated children is reaching a peak in Israel, resulting in outbreaks of diseases previously unknown to the medical world. A five-week-old infant died of whooping cough last week, and a child contracted tetanus—both were not protected by the routine vaccinations provided by Tipat Halav. Vaccinations are especially critical among the child population […]

Always tempted to overeat and can’t seem to control that impulse? A natural appetite suppressant can claim to curb your hunger pangs and food cravings by making you feel full. But which supplements can really help you shed those stubborn pounds? Our guide will explore natural appetite suppressants that actually work, from their ingredients and […]

A while back, when all the signs indicated that I was in full-blown menopause – the main one being my periods had stopped for seven months – I visited my family doctor to discuss my condition. I left with a prescription for what I assumed was hormone replacement therapy (HRT) – the answer to all […]