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Obesity
Nearly 50% of Israelis are overweight, one in four actively dieting, report finds
According to Central Bureau of Statistics, only 43% of Israelis aged 20 and over maintain healthy weight; data reveals significant differences in dieting habits between Jews and Arabs and shows how income levels impact weight
Yaron Drukman
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08.08.24
North Korea seeks new drugs to treat Kim Jong Un's obesity
North Korean leader estimated to weigh over 308 pounds, putting him at high risk of conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, which he has reportedly experienced since his early 30s
Ynetnews
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08.02.24
Ozempic will no longer be prescribed for weight loss, Health Ministry orders
Now that the drug Wegovy has been introduced for treating obesity, Ozempic should only be prescribed for the treatment of diabetes; Neither drug is covered for treating obesity, however, and Wegovy is 2-3 times more expensive
Adir Yanko
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04.12.24
1 in 8 people are obese, and the situation is worse in Israel
World Health Organization report echoes worrying data in Israel which shows over a quarter of adults in the country is obese, reaching well over OECD average
Gilad Jalon
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03.06.24
Obesity is a disease: What's the way to balance weight and maintain it over time?
Fighting obesity is an uphill battle as 90% of people who shed weight without making lifestyle changes tend to regain it, and then some; Do the latest medications offer a beacon of hope? And can they bring about lasting change?
Prof. Itamar Raz, Dana Ron
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10.03.23
Weight loss surgeries decline as slimming injections gain traction
Health Ministry data shows number of adjustable gastric band surgeries fell 27% between 2017 and 2022 due to non-surgical treatment alternatives
Adir Yanko
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08.01.23
How come my friend eats much more than me and stays thin?
That friend who has always weighed 40 pounds less, never set foot in a gym and orders pizza every night, why is he slim? It turns out that body weight is influenced by our hormonal balance and is not solely determined by lifestyle choices
Dr. Dana Kagansky
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06.16.23
Israel in race for next big weight loss medication
Ozempic, the famous injection for treating obesity that has been so difficult to obtain, will soon become old news, as the pharmaceutical industry is working tirelessly on the next generation of drugs, so what's on the menu?
The Atlantic, Yasmin Tiag
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05.03.23
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