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There’s growing confidence that GLP-1 meds are safe in pregnant women

One of the most frequent cautions that drug companies print on the Product Information leaflet that comes with their product says something like, “This medication has not been tested to be safe in pregnant women and should only be used in consultation with a healthcare provider.” It’s important to understand that this statement is not […]

Pregnancy

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IsraelPharm’s Top 10 Bestselling Medications: Do You Take Any of Them?

If you’re wondering which drugs are most popular on the IsraelPharm website, we’re here to tell you! Let’s take a look at our best sellers. GLP-1 group of drugs Since the release of Ozempic in 2017, there has been a tremendous surge in the use of GLP-1-based medicines for treating a wide variety of conditions, […]

Medicine

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Beyond the diagnosis: Navigating sex after prostate therapy

For most of history, almost all men felt too embarrassed to seek help if they experienced difficulties “behind closed doors.” Unfortunately, this attitude kept men from seeking professional help even if they were only experiencing these problems as a natural side effect of a different and unrelated health problem. Happily, there has been a 180-degree […]

Prostate Cancer

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Gout and Behcet’s Disease: Shared Features and Differences

Gout and Behcet’s disease (BD) are disorders with some shared clinical, pathological, and therapeutic features. Both conditions are triggered by a strong autoinflammatory response to monosodium urate crystals. Both Behcet’s disease and gout involve acute inflammatory episodes that primarily affect the joints, but they can also cause systemic symptoms. The main shared clinical features are: Inflammation […]

Gout

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Stress Management: A Blueprint for Better Health and Well-being

Relentless work pressure, an unexpected bill we hadn’t budgeted for, sick kids, and a messy house, and we feel like all we’re doing is just keeping our heads above water. Stress is a normal part of life, and sometimes, it even serves a purpose. Stress can motivate us to finish that project before the deadline or […]

Stress

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Is Prolia (denosumab) an Option to Treat Osteoporosis in Early Menopause?

Osteoporosis usually affects older people, but it can also impact younger individuals, like women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who still have regular periods. According to the Office on Women’s Health, “Early menopause occurs when a woman’s periods stop before the age of 45, and premature menopause occurs when her periods stop before the […]

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Breaking the Silence: Shattering Taboos Around Menopause and Intimacy

For the last couple of years, I haven’t really been ‘feeling it. ‘ A recent trip to the gynecologist and some bloodwork later, I have the news that I am probably entering perimenopause. While the knowledge that this stage of life was always on the cards at some point, a part of me seems to […]

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Prevent Strokes: Your Roadmap to a Healthier Life

The weight of serious health concerns, like heart attacks or strokes, can leave people feeling overwhelmed, powerless, and with all kinds of questions and concerns. But the truth is, many of these conditions can be avoided or significantly reduced through proper healthcare and simple lifestyle changes. Knowledge is power. Understanding the causes of life-threatening events […]

Stroke Prevention

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nodular Acne

Acne is an undiscriminating skin condition that can affect kids, preteens, teenagers, working people, retirees, boys and girls, and men and women almost equally. However, while the less painful form of acne (acne vulgaris) is generally treatable with home remedies and tends to resolve independently, there is a more severe form known as inflammatory acne, […]

Acne

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Understanding Asthma Peak Week

Being a parent comes with an underlying sense of worry about your kids’ health and well-being, and doubly so if your little ones are asthmatic. This is why parents of asthmatic kids would be wise to mark their calendars for the third week of September, which is known as “Asthma Peak Week” in the US. […]

Asthma

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Demystifying Vagifem: Addressing Common Concerns and Side Effects

Vagifem is a medication prescribed to women for treating menopausal changes in the vagina. It contains estradiol, an estrogen hormone, in a vaginal insert. This treatment is usually used around the time of menopause to alleviate moderate to severe symptoms like vaginal dryness, burning, and itching. However, many women prefer to avoid the use of […]

Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Inisotol Plus – a new alternative to metformin for women with PCOS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects around ten percent of women of childbearing age. It brings a wide range of symptoms that can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life. Until now, most of the therapies that address the symptoms, such as metformin, have relied on their secondary effects because […]

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Breast Cancer Awareness Days for Women and Men – October

October 13 is nationally recognized in the U.S. as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, the focus of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) describes a condition in which the cancer has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. About 168,000 women in the US are estimated to have metastatic breast […]

Breast Cancer Awareness

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GLP-1 Agonists: A Potential Game-Changer for Addictive Behavior

A complicated research paper was published just a few weeks ago on the Nature website that introduces some exciting new findings about how GLP-1 agonist medications like semaglutide, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, and trizepatide may be capable of doing far more than just treating diabetes and obesity. One of the most impressive findings indicates that addictive […]

Addiction

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What are the Differences Between Headaches and Migraines

One of the most frequent questions visitors to our website pose to our pharmacy support staff is, “What’s the difference between headaches and migraines?” Many people are uncertain about whether they’re experiencing a headache or a migraine. While both conditions involve head pain, they differ significantly in their causes, symptoms, and treatments. Understanding these differences […]

Migraines

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The Danger Zone: Understanding Why Drugs and Alcohol Don’t Mix

I was 17 when I witnessed my first dangerous mix of drugs and alcohol. I was watching a partygoer having a fit and foaming at the mouth after mixing GHB, a party drug and nervous system depressant, with alcohol. My second experience was at 18, carting a friend of mine home after her drink was […]

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Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month is September

World Alzheimer’s Month is an annual event held every September and run by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI). The organization aims to raise awareness and challenge the negative feelings that are so often associated with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Every September, groups worldwide come together to support fundraising efforts and community events aimed at increasing awareness […]

Alzheimer's Awareness

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Conquer the Chaos: Top Tips for Safe and Organized Medicine Storage

I’ve been guilty of not having the best setup for safe medicine storage. Recently, while rummaging through my first aid kit for some paracetamol, I found a few packages of expired meds and random pills floating about in the kit’s corners. It was only as I got older that I realized how harmful improper storage […]

Medicine Safety

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Travel Tips for People Taking Eliquis: Staying Safe on the Go

In 2016, I arrived in Vietnam after a long couple of flights and noticed a strange dull pain in one of my legs. Given that I had spent most of the flights asleep and entirely still, I took myself straight to the doctor, where I was diagnosed with a blood clot. I have learned a […]

Eliquis Prescription

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Dealing With Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the innermost lining of the large intestine. Unlike other forms of IBD, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis is confined to the colon and rectum. What are the Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis The symptoms of ulcerative colitis can […]

Ulcerative Colitis

6 min reading

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Beat the Heat: Summer Storage Hacks for Your Keeping Meds Safe

During the summer, it’s important to consider how you will keep your medicines safe to ensure their effectiveness. A government study found that medication storage practices fell short in many households. The National Library of Medicine advises, “Storing your medicines properly can help to ensure they work as they should as well as prevent poisoning […]

Medicine Safety

6 min reading

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Your Meds Explained: 5 Tips to Understand Product Information Inserts

Have you ever gotten home with a new prescription, only to realize you can’t quite remember the doctor’s instructions and are struggling to understand the details printed on the Product Information sheet? It’s a common issue, especially when there’s a delay between receiving the prescription and getting the medication. Most pharmacies can’t stock every medication […]

Medicine Safety

7 min reading

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Understanding and treating prostate cancer

A few months ago, a friend came to me for some advice. He knows I am a health writer and researcher. He called me quite panicked after a consultation with his specialist physician. Putting it mildly, he was frightened by the words he had heard, almost to the point of not being able to listen […]

Prostate Cancer

7 min reading

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The Gila monster gave the weight-loss revolution its bite

It’s currently estimated that over one-half of the adult US population is either overweight or obese. Being overweight means having a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 30. Obese means a BMI higher than 30. This statistic shouldn’t be taken to indicate neglect by the healthcare, research, or pharmaceutical industry. In reality, enormous attention […]

Weight Loss

6 min reading

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There’s growing confidence that GLP-1 meds are safe in pregnant women

IsraelPharm’s Top 10 Bestselling Medications: Do You Take Any of Them?

Beyond the diagnosis: Navigating sex after prostate therapy

Gout and Behcet’s Disease: Shared Features and Differences

Stress Management: A Blueprint for Better Health and Well-being

Is Prolia (denosumab) an Option to Treat Osteoporosis in Early Menopause?

Breaking the Silence: Shattering Taboos Around Menopause and Intimacy

Prevent Strokes: Your Roadmap to a Healthier Life

Frequently Asked Questions About Nodular Acne

Understanding Asthma Peak Week

Demystifying Vagifem: Addressing Common Concerns and Side Effects

Inisotol Plus – a new alternative to metformin for women with PCOS

Breast Cancer Awareness Days for Women and Men – October

GLP-1 Agonists: A Potential Game-Changer for Addictive Behavior

What are the Differences Between Headaches and Migraines

The Danger Zone: Understanding Why Drugs and Alcohol Don’t Mix

Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month is September

Conquer the Chaos: Top Tips for Safe and Organized Medicine Storage

Travel Tips for People Taking Eliquis: Staying Safe on the Go

Dealing With Ulcerative Colitis

Beat the Heat: Summer Storage Hacks for Your Keeping Meds Safe

Your Meds Explained: 5 Tips to Understand Product Information Inserts

Understanding and treating prostate cancer

The Gila monster gave the weight-loss revolution its bite

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