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Battle of the weight-loss shots: Which one works best?

Mounjaro beat Wegovy for weight loss in a head-to-head trial, but its edge over high-dose Wegovy is less clear; Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly also presented competing data on heart protection and weight-loss pills at Europe’s diabetes conference

Oren Rice | 09.29.26

Israeli weight-loss pill maker Epitomee surges 110% as investors bet on turnaround

The Israeli company’s mechanical weight-loss capsule already has FDA approval, but after Nestlé ended a commercialization deal its shares collapsed; new CEO Dolev Rafaeli says the problem is distribution, not the product, and is targeting direct US sales

Navit Zomer | 09.15.26

Four holiday diet myths that could make you gain weight

Skipping meals, avoiding carbs and saving calories for dinner may backfire; a dietitian explains how to enjoy holiday meals without overdoing it

Galit Snir | 09.10.26

Weight-loss drug shows promise in children as young as 6 in early trial

Novo Nordisk says 40% of children ages 6-12 who adhered to semaglutide treatment were no longer classified with obesity after 68 weeks, but full results have not yet been published or peer-reviewed

Oren Reis | 09.07.26

No calorie counting, no smaller portions: the diet change linked to weight loss

A study found that participants on a low-fat vegan diet ate about 491 fewer calories a day and lost an average of 6.4 kg in 16 weeks, without counting calories or cutting portions; so how did it work?

ynet | 08.25.26

The Slim Lebowski: John Goodman’s dramatic transformation stuns fans

The 74-year-old actor revealed he once approached 180 kilograms before cutting sugar, quitting alcohol and adopting a healthier routine, years after admitting he was unhappy with his appearance and wanted to ‘live life better’

Inbal Hananel | 08.09.26

Intermittent fasting benefits may go beyond weight loss to support brain function

Intermittent fasting is about more than the number of hours you don't eat; New research suggests that the timing of the eating window in which you eat may also be significant and help with maintaining results

ynet | 08.09.26

The hidden cost of weight-loss drugs: Muscle and bone loss

GLP-1 drugs can produce major weight loss, but experts warn that reduced appetite may also lead to muscle and bone loss, weakening strength, function and metabolism unless treatment includes adequate nutrition and regular resistance training

Eitan Gefen | 07.19.26

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

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

Novo Nordisk says stronger Wegovy dose helped some patients lose nearly 28% of body weight

New data presented at the European Congress on Obesity showed stronger results for 7.2 mg semaglutide than the standard Wegovy dose, while additional Novo Nordisk analyses found substantial weight loss in women across menopause stages and lower reported risks of migraine and depression

ynet | 05.12.26

Maintaining a healthy weight requires two simple habits, study reveals

It's not just about what you eat, but also when: A large study has found that the secret to a lower BMI may lie in a combination of long overnight fast and early breakfast; And it turns out that skipping breakfast doesn't provide the same benefit

ynet | 04.23.26

'People were shocked when they saw me': teen loses 113 kg after obesity struggle

After reaching 202 kg, Yaakov Tabrizi underwent surgery and lost half his body weight at the time, reversing diabetes and regaining independence after years of emotional eating and failed diets

Eitan Gefen | 03.28.26

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

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