A recent article on yahoo!news painted a highly complicated picture of how patients and doctors in the U.S. are trying to negotiate their way through the new field of advanced drugs that promote weight loss. The article quotes an
Once upon a time – this is not a fairy tale – any woman in menopause (who had stopped having her monthly periods regularly) was regarded as “old-aged”. But that misconception should have been put to bed a long
Every June is Myasthenia Gravis month, supported by the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA). The purpose is to help the Myasthenia Gravis community in the US and worldwide to understand the challenges and opportunities faced by those diagnosed
A recent study conducted by the German Diabetes Center (DDZ) in Düsseldorf has found that there is a strong correlation between the incidence of diabetes and erectile dysfunction (ED). The main conclusion was that the onset of Type 2
Men’s Health Week is organized by the non-profit Men’s Health Network to raise awareness of men’s health issues within the general community. As well, it is looking to raise funds to assist in providing free educational materials and other
If you are isolated or working from home, you may be experiencing a whole world of new healthcare challenges. After the battering that we all took during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, some extra problems are
In the month of May just past, there were a number of exciting new developments in the area of pharmaceutical research announced or released by the Israeli “Start-up Nation” medical research community. Cancer therapies One of these was the
Prolia® (generic name: denosumab) is prescribed for patients in danger of developing osteoporosis, usually due to the normal aging process that causes changes in bone density. Osteoporosis was previously thought to be especially prevalent in women in menopause, but
Two of the most prevalent disorders in mental health are depression and anxiety. Statistics show that more than one in five of all people in the USA will suffer from either acute anxiety or clinical depression at some point
Mental Health Awareness month occurs each year in May in the USA. The goal of this special month is to raise awareness about the many medical and social issues involving mental health disorders. Most importantly, there is recognition of
Prolia® (generic name: denosumab) is a recently developed drug prescribed for a wide range of conditions of the skeletal bones, including osteoporosis, bone loss induced by radical treatments for cancer, cases where cancers have metastasized to bones, and giant
Many people have allergies that last all year round that are triggered by specific substances, like cat hair, snake venom, insect bites, peanuts, wheat, soy, shellfish, and even common foods like eggs and milk. These persistent reactions go under
As the sad story of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its third month, we are witnessing an unfortunate slippage in the media’s attention span, resulting in less and less focus on these dramatic and life-shattering events in
In the first week of May, we will be observing two of the most important days in the calendar of the State of Israel. This year on May 4th, the whole country marks the Israel Defense Force Remembrance Day.
Premarin is prescribed to help alleviate some of the problems that come with the onset of menopause as women age. It comes in two forms – Premarin Vaginal Cream is a cream containing conjugated estrogens that can be used
Ozempic (generic name: semaglutide) is an injectable medication designed to treat people with type 2 diabetes mellitus by managing blood sugar levels. It also reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes. Ozempic
Trelegy Ellipta is the most advanced form of treatment currently prescribed for people suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It is usually recommended once the condition has progressed from the earlier stage of mild symptoms into the more
Women’s History Month in the United States, as designated in 1987 by the US Congress, occurs in March each year “in recognition of women’s many accomplishments throughout history…consistently overlooked and undervalued”. It can be traced back all the way
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (often referred to as IPF) is a condition characterized by pulmonary hypertension, in which the lungs become scarred, and breathing becomes increasingly difficult. Patients develop a chronic, progressive and irreversible decline in lung function. The term
A quick search on the internet for the most popular New Year Resolutions in almost every case comes up with a list of important and meaningful resolutions that have health and wellbeing at the top. It’s practically a fundamental
