Understanding Health Anxiety
When you or someone close to you becomes unwell, it’s quite natural to feel a certain level of anxiety, but if uncontrolled, it can go too far, to the point where the anxiety and tension that is generated can itself become a cause of health issues. The term for this is “health anxiety”, and surveys […]
Health Trends to Look out for in 2026
Health trends are easiest to spot when the focus stays close to the present rather than far-off predictions. Looking ahead to 2026, several forces are already shaping how care is delivered, how medications are developed, and how people managing long-term and chronic conditions can find relief from the growing impact of excessive medication costs. These […]
What’s Wrong With U.S. Drug Costs (and How to Fix It)
U.S. drug prices have reached a point where the cost alone can decide whether a person gets the treatment they need. It’s gotten so bad that nearly a third of all prescriptions written in the US go unfilled. Not because people don’t want the medication, but because they simply can’t afford it. This hits hardest […]
Exercise Is Important for Teens With Type 2 Diabetes
Depression in diabetic teenagers is a real pressure point for many families and clinics. Teens who live with type 2 diabetes carry the daily load of blood sugar checks, food decisions, and health worries. When low mood, sadness, or loss of interest are added on top, life can feel very heavy. New work in physical […]
What’s Included in the Genitourinary System?
A little knowledge goes a long way in helping a person feel more at ease with their own body. When the genitourinary system is understood as a set of hardworking, everyday organs rather than a source of discomfort, it becomes much easier to appreciate its role. This kind of comfort makes future conversations, whether with […]
Why Menopausal Hair Thinning Happens, and What Can Be Done
Some women are surprised to see thinning hair become more noticeable during and after menopause, but it’s much more common than many people think, and it isn’t just vanity.. While thinning hair is much more common in men as they age, it shouldn’t come as a surprise. It’s part of a bigger story about hormonal […]
Understanding acute mania
The word “mania” carries with it some highly negative connotations. It’s easy to draw from childhood memory an image of a “maniac” – someone truly frightening and possibly dangerous. But the way the word is used today in discussions of mental health should be understood differently. Until recently, people who were showing signs of acute […]
Myths about Low Dose Testosterone Therapy in Females
The buzz around testosterone therapy for women It’s grown to be a burning question. “Should doctors prescribe testosterone to perimenopausal and menopausal women?” This article examines the potential uses, benefits, and risks of low dose testosterone therapy for females. Many women lose interest in sex after menopause, and it can feel confusing or even worrying […]
Could Frailty Actually Be a Cause of Dementia?
Frailty and dementia are often spoken about as two separate parts of aging, but new research suggests they may be more tightly connected than most people realize. The natural process of aging brings with it slow but life-changing disturbances to people’s bodies and minds. The steady extension of life expectancy in advanced societies has increased awareness that […]
The New Picture: Improving the Outlook for Men With Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Progress in the development of new medications like enzalutamide (brand name Xtandi) has significantly improved treatment options for aggressive prostate cancer and outcomes are highly encouraging. In this article, we are going to briefly explain what enzalutamide does, who it’s for, and how it helps. IsraelPharm provides access to FDA-approved treatments, including enzalutamide, helping patients maintain consistent, […]
