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Menopause weight gain can be managed with the right approach

Many women gain weight in their 40s and 50s despite eating well and exercising; new research points to estrogen’s role in appetite and weight-control centers in the brain, while whole foods, strength training and aerobic activity may help reduce the risk

Dr. Irit Hochberg | 06.20.26

Weight-loss drugs may raise testosterone and improve sperm quality, early data suggest

New scientific review suggests GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro may improve reproductive health in men with obesity, but researchers stress the evidence is preliminary and not yet a basis for fertility treatment

Tzur Gueta | 06.18.26

The global protein craze is creating a whey shortage and sending prices soaring

Rising demand from athletes, older adults, food companies and users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has pushed high-quality whey protein into short supply, with US wholesale prices up 250% in a year and European prices also hitting records

Associated Press | 06.14.26

Weight-loss pills taking over US may soon reach Israel: what to know

Oral GLP-1 drugs may offer a needle-free alternative to obesity injections and help maintain weight loss after treatment, but experts warn they still require medical supervision, lifestyle changes and careful use

Sharon Kidon, Oren Reiss | 05.21.26

As Americans are getting slimmer, McDonald’s adapts its menu strategy

A surge in use of GLP-1 appetite-suppressing drugs is reshaping fast food, pushing McDonald’s and rivals to test lighter, protein-rich items as customers arrive half-full and order fewer desserts, sugary drinks and large portions

News Agencies | 02.16.26

Study triggered by unusual case at Sheba Medical Center points to rare possible link between GLP-1 weight loss drugs, vitamin B1 deficiency and a life-threatening neurological complication that may be preventable if detected early

Tzur Gueta | 01.08.26

Eli Lilly becomes first drugmaker to reach $1 trillion valuation on weight-loss boom

Fueled by surging demand for blockbuster weight-loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, Eli Lilly briefly crossed the $1 trillion mark, cementing its lead in the booming obesity-treatment market and outpacing every other pharmaceutical rival

Dennis Bihler | 11.21.25

Israeli weight loss pill makes history with FDA approval

The Israeli Epitomee pharmaceutical company receives FDA approval for new weight loss pill which expands in the stomach and does not contain an active agent; Will the Israeli pill sway the market?

Dr. Lior Neuman | 09.26.24

Yogurt makers see US sales rise, driven by weight-loss drugs revolution

Ozempic revolution negatively impacts market value of food and drink companies while creating opportunities for those offering low-sugar, high-protein and nutrient-rich products

Ynetnews | 06.27.24

As analysts forecast weight-loss drug market boom, counterfeits becoming real-world problem

Patients resorting to obtaining discounted medications from unknown sources, posing risks of counterfeit or substandard drugs

Ynetnews | 06.05.24

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Danish pharma giant zooms past Tesla with new weight loss drug

Novo Nordisk market value soars past automaker's on news of successful clinical trials; meanwhile, its Wegovy weight loss injection gaining popularity, with doctors poised to prescribe it before pill's widely available

Dr. Lior Neuman | 03.11.24

Israel warns against ecstasy-laced counterfeit slimming pills

Health Ministry says lab tests show product advertised online under brand name Phen Q also contains a host of other controlled substances; 'This dangerous phenomenon has led to hospitalizations in the past and can be life-threatening'

Ilan Levinsohn | 04.20.23

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