Infection with COVID-19 can endanger the heart
It was already known that people with pre-existing heart conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure) were more likely to suffer more severe symptoms if they became infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A recent analysis of electronic medical records for more than 45,000 people found that the converse may also be true. Infection with COVID-19 […]
A “citizen petition” may not be what you think it is.
Under Federal law, as described in Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the FDA provides a process for individuals and community organizations to request health policy changes by submitting a citizen petition. While the phrase “citizen petition” may sound like a way for the average “Citizen Joe” to suggest ways to improve or […]
Why do people ignore their prescriptions?
According to the US Federal government’s public data published in March 2023 on YouGov.com, more than one-third of Americans ignore their prescriptions or have not filled a prescription because of its cost. When a prescription is ignored, the consequences can be severe, impacting the health of the patient, their families, and the whole healthcare system. […]
What it takes for “successful aging”
An innovative and remarkable study published in June 2023 by the University of Toronto Faculty of Social Work shows that, especially for older adults, keeping socially active has many beneficial effects on their mental and physical health. The conclusion goes so far as to say that people with higher social participation rates were associated with […]
Olumiant – A Brand-new Treatment for Alopecia Areata
The pharmaceutical world is abuzz with exciting news about yet another drug whose off-label use has been FDA-approved to treat a completely different condition. Olumiant was initially developed to treat rheumatoid arthritis – but has now achieved full approval from the FDA as a brand-new treatment for alopecia areata. The announcement of the approval of […]
ADHD Awareness Month Focusing on Adult ADHD and ADHD in Females
Every October, there’s a renewed focus on ADHD (Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.) The website adhdawarenessmonth.org throws light on what progress has been made in past years, with the campaign’s theme “Moving forward with ADHD” and has a few fascinating points to make which reinforce some of the topics we have covered. ADDitude.com, the most popular internet resource […]
Top 10 most popular drugs on IsraelPharm’s website
Introducing our “Top Ten Performers” of the past twelve months. Along with the star performers for weight loss and avoiding COVID-19 infections, there are other popular drugs that have been ordered again and again by our customers. Enovid We have written more about developments in COVID-19 and weight loss than any other subjects. COVID-19 is […]
Restoring healthy skin conditions
Many people regard the skin as simply an outer casing whose main task is to hold everything inside the body. That’s often the case until something goes wrong. The skin is a highly specialized and vital organ that performs various essential biological and metabolic functions. Proper care to maintain healthy skin and treatment in cases […]
Mounjaro is hot news, for good reason
I recently conducted a very informal survey with our staff here at IsraelPharm and asked them a simple question: what healthcare subject are our customers most interested in? 8 out of 10 responded quickly and unequivocally: losing weight, and the medications that can help. What was once a peripheral sideshow of healthcare has become one […]
My child was diagnosed with ADHD, what now?
When my eight-year-old son was first diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) , it was a turning point in our lives. In one way, the ADHD diagnosis shed light on a wide range of his behaviors and challenges that were previously inexplicable and distressing. So, when we got the diagnosis, I felt some relief, but there […]
