It’s all too easy to throw our leftover, unwanted medications straight into the trash can. It does seem like the most logical option, but unfortunately this isn’t the best way to dispose of drugs you no longer need. There is
Israel recently celebrated its 70th anniversary since its establishment as a state. In the weeks leading up to this big celebration, the country was busy reflecting upon all the successes and achievements that Israel’s seventy years brought with it. There
A kibbutz is a collective community unique to Israel, traditionally based on agriculture and many of which were formed by pioneers looking to build a community for themselves. For many years, the residents of the kibbutz would share everything, living
Many people immediately assume that natural alternatives to conventional medicine are always safe and effective and give little thought to potential side effects or interactions with other medications. The increase in popularity of herbal medicine in recent years may have
Israel is at the forefront of technology and in recent years has become a leader in global innovation and creativity. Often referred to as the start-up nation, you wouldn’t believe how many medical and technical advances have come out of
Taking medicine, whether that’s over the counter or prescription, is such an integral part of daily life that most of us wouldn’t even consider the fact that traveling with medication could be a problem. Yet there are some countries where
The study of Art has often been thought of as the polar opposite to science and math studies. One is creative and based on visuals and emotions and the other statistical, factual and based on research. The two fields are
Exercise is an essential part in keeping healthy and maintaining heart health, but does running specifically benefit our heart as much as we previously thought? More plaque in arteries? A new study was released a few months ago which investigated
What to Eat When on Antibiotics During the winter months, it’s not uncommon to go through a round of antibiotics. Antibiotics are an essential medicine in killing bacterial infections but unfortunately do come with some unpleasant side effects. Antibiotics kill
Top TEN Most Prescribed Drugs in 2017 Prescription drug usage is on the rise in the United States, partially due to the Affordable Care Act which has made it possible for people to be covered under their insurance plans for
What No One Tells you About Driving and Prescription Drugs It’s common knowledge that driving while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs is against the law and poses a safety concern, but did you know that certain legal,
Israel and the Opioid Crisis Opioids are a class of drugs which are heavily prescribed for chronic pain such as fentanyl and pain relievers like codeine, morphine, oxycodone and hydocodone. The illegal drug heroin also falls into this class of
While asthma has no cure, natural or otherwise, there are many medications and treatments that can help manage the symptoms. This article will cover tips, medications and treatments which can ease the symptoms of asthma. What is asthma? Asthma is
Before You Take That Next Drink, Read This You’ve heard all the warnings. Don’t mix prescription drugs with alcohol. Or at least check with your doctor first. Maybe you’re one of those who listen. But if you’re not, you should
In honor of World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, IsraelPharm, your online pharmacy, is joining the global conversation about Alzheimer’s. Although the impact of World Alzheimer’s Month is growing, two out of every three people worldwide still believe there is little to
Over the years there have been countless articles and studies on this topic, yet parents around the globe seem to have a hard time filtering through the emotions and finding the hard facts on this subject. Here at IsraelPharm,
When was the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? It might not be high up on your list of priorities right now, but you should ideally be doing this task twice a year. If you can’t remember
Keeping up with all your prescription and over the counter medicine can sometimes seem a little overwhelming and millions of Americans simply skip doses due to either forgetting or simply being too busy. You might even confuse the thought of
Venezuela is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis with shortages in food and medical care. Norma Camero Reno is a Venezuelan born lawyer and founder of the non-profit organization, Move Foundation, which has been sending much needed medicines from the United States
Most people suffering from diabetes have type 2 – in fact, there are about 27 million people in the US who have been diagnosed. So what causes diabetes? Genes play a big role in how our body makes insulin as
