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Israeli Health Ministry Warns Against Dangerous 'Magic Honey' Weight Loss Product Containing Banned Drug
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Channel 13 · 2 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Ministry of Health warns against the weight loss product "Magic Honey" after tests found it contains the banned drug sibutramine, which poses serious health risks including heart attack and stroke. The Ministry urges buying supplements only from licensed pharmacies and consulting professionals for weight loss.
- 01Israeli Health Ministry warns against 'Magic Honey' weight loss product containing banned sibutramine.
- 02Sibutramine can cause severe health issues including heart attacks, strokes, and psychiatric disorders.
- 03No approved sibutramine products exist in Israel; use of unregulated products is dangerous.
- 04Past hospitalizations in Israel linked to counterfeit products with sibutramine.
- 05Public advised to buy supplements only from licensed pharmacies, not social media.
- 06Ministry recommends consulting licensed dietitians and healthy lifestyle for weight loss.
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Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
N12Center · Hebrew13 minutes ago
Israeli Health Ministry Warns Against Dangerous 'Magic Honey' Weight Loss Product Containing Banned Drug
MakoCenter · Hebrew13 minutes ago
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SrugimRight · Hebrew51 minutes ago
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Health Ministry Warns Against Dangerous Weight Loss Product Containing Banned Drug
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
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