Weight loss

Eating healthy and still gaining weight? This is probably the reason

Weight should reflect the balance between intake and expenditure, but a complex metabolism can still cause weight gain even when you do everything right.

Eating healthy and still gaining weight? This is probably the reason
A woman taking a pill

The cheap drug that may help with weight loss

"Her Bodhi targets the gut–hormone connection to support lasting weight and wellness."

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Mediterranean diet

Always eating the same food can help you get thinner, researchers say


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.

A combination image shows an injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly's weight loss drug, and boxes of Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk.

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.

Students at Ben Gurion University, in Beer Sheba. November 04, 2025.

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.

 Boxes with the popular weight loss injection drug, Wegovy.

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.

IDF soldiers demolish the home of terrorist Jamil Samara in Burkin, October 22, 2025.

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 injections: Reducing sugar and increasing satiety.

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.

Semaglutide pills; illustrative.

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.

 Weight-loss injections 41% more effective than surgery in reducing obesity-related cancer risk.

TikTok and Instagram are driving eating disorders in teens - study

New research from Ashkelon finds that one in eight college students shows signs of pathological eating, with Instagram and TikTok-style content a key risk factor.

Weight Loss

Midlife weight loss shows metabolic benefits but sparks brain inflammation in BGU - study

“Our findings show that losing weight in midlife is not a simple copy-and-paste of what works in young adulthood,” Alon Zemer said.

Weight Loss

What other health conditions are weight-loss drugs being used and tested for?

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can be used for a variety of other conditions, such as Alzheimer's, alcohol addiction, and liver disease.

 Boxes with the popular weight loss injection drug, Wegovy.