Why compounding pharmacies have come back into focus
Compounding pharmacies have returned to public attention because they can help fill gaps when standard drug supply chains fall short. In recent years, drug shortages, changing patient needs, and renewed interest in personalized treatment have pushed compounded medications back into everyday healthcare discussions. Framing the issue in practical terms: compounding is neither a miracle solution nor […]
Can AI therapy really replace a human therapist?
The idea of AI therapy is no longer science fiction. It is already here, quietly shaping how people think about emotional support and mental health care. From late-night conversations with chatbots to structured therapy apps, more individuals are turning to digital tools for help. Some are doing this out of curiosity, others out of necessity, […]
Energy Drinks and Mental Health
When researchers looked at people who drink a lot of coffee versus those who regularly reach for energy drinks, an interesting and concerning pattern showed up. Higher energy drink use was linked to a greater risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, especially among young men. That doesn’t mean energy drinks are the direct cause. This […]
Should you Trust AI with Health Questions?
Most service providers aren’t trend setters. There may be one pathfinder that “runs it up the flagpole to see if anyone salutes”, but when more than one for-profit corporation is offering a similar (or identical) service that competes with the “new” model, you can be pretty sure that many people rose up to salute and […]
Alzheimer’s Prevalence: What New Research Is Showing
Alzheimer’s disease is a physical brain disorder that gradually destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to perform simple daily tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and cognitive decline severe enough to interfere with everyday life. Alzheimer’s disease prevalence has become a growing topic of discussion […]
The Real Economics Behind Cross-Border Pharmacy Programs
U.S. patients are struggling with already high and continuously rising brand-name drug prices. Prescription drug pricing in the United States has become one of the most visible pressure points in household healthcare spending. Brand-name medicines routinely cost several times more in the U.S. than in other advanced economies, even when the products are identical and […]
CPR on infants and young children – new guidelines explained
Most people are aware of the life-saving technique of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), even if only from seeing it performed in real-time on news channels or simulated in popular TV medical series like ER, 9-1-1 or House. While it’s quite natural to hope that you will never be faced with a situation in which you are […]
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 […]
A Look Back at 2025 – IsraelPharm’s Top 10 Blogs
Over the past year, the ten most-read blogs on the IsraelPharm website have painted a very consistent picture of what health questions people are most interested in and hopeful about, when it comes to their general health. Taken together, they show strong curiosity about: Women’s health, with special focus on the aging process and midlife […]
Gerontology: The Search for a Longer, Healthier Life
Gerontology is a new speciality in healthcare science. Researchers have now proposed the geroscience hypothesis, which proposes that biological aging is not the same as chronological aging. We’ve all heard the expression “you are only as old as you feel,” but that doesn’t really hold true. Many people have a mental image of themselves that […]
