Medication
New study warns excessive cinnamon intake may reduce effectiveness of prescription drugs
Researchers found that cinnamaldehyde, cinnamon's main compound, may accelerate drug metabolism, reducing medicines' effectiveness.
Hebrew University’s innovation in antibiotic eyedrops offers new hope for dogs and humans
Cleaning the house for Passover? You can save lives
Health Ministry announces plan to simplify, speed up medicine approval process
Purim Shpiel: Espresso launches new coffee pod flavor for Israelis laced with SSRIs: Depresso
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
What does Jewish law say about administering pain medications toward end of life?
Even if pain medications would incur a risk of hastening death, Jewish law permits – and even mandates – administering the therapies necessary to address the pain.
Study of 2 million patients maps benefits and risks of new weight-loss drugs
GLP-1 medications associated with lower risks of Alzheimer's and heart disease, but higher risks of pancreatitis and kidney problems.
Friends for Health: combating rising costs and saving lives with medication donations
With soaring living costs, Friends for Health is stepping up to provide vital medications to those in need.
Pain and discomfort: The challenges that accompany prostate surgeries
Prostate removal surgery, whether due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or other reasons is a common medical procedure.
Clalit joins Meuhedet, Maccabi in subsidizing weight loss shot Wegovy
This comes after both Maccabi and Meuhedet Health Services announced the same subsidy for the Mounjaro weight loss shot.
Wegovy weight loss drug gets price cut in Israel—but only for lower doses
The reduction is welcome news for those just beginning treatment, as lower doses are typically prescribed in the early stages.
No more needles? MIT unveils needle-free microjet inspired by squids for painless drug delivery
Microjet delivery systems mimic how cephalopods expel water and ink.
