Diabetes

Scientists find hidden placental changes linked to gestational diabetes

Researchers identified a previously unknown placental molecular process disrupted by gestational diabetes, helping explain pregnancy complications and long-term health risks for children.

A pregnant woman checks her blood sugar levels; illustrative.
Prof. Tali Cukierman-Yaffe, MD, MSC, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology

Do Your Parents Have Diabetes? You Should Know That Sometimes, Less Is More

Medicinal plants, proper nutrition and a holistic approach can support balanced sugar levels

Before starting with medications: How to balance blood sugar levels with naturopathy

An opportunity arises to pause, breathe, and listen inward

Placental errors may explain gestational diabetes risks, study finds


10 percent of Israelis suffer from this disease – and it is very dangerous for women

For World Diabetes Day, an expert explains why diabetes is more severe in women, its unique complications, and how personalized care can reduce risks.

Diabetes

Artificial sweeteners help obese people lose 1.6 kg in a year and improve gut bacteria

WHO recommends against using low-calorie sweeteners for weight control, citing risks of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Artificial Sweeteners.

The secret to lasting health changes: Motivation, ability, and environment - opinion

Setting measurable and attainable health goals is a big part of success, but it's important to keep it up in the long term.

Joggers hit the pavement in Jerusalem's Sacher Park

Hadassah study: Women who underwent breast reduction surgery are healthier – and this is the reason

A research team from Hadassah Hospital found that breast reduction surgery reduces the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.

Breast reduction surgery reduces the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease

Type-2 diabetes raises schizophrenia risk in elderly, especially women, Israeli researchers found

Type-2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, characterized by high blood-sugar levels and associated with damage to blood vessels, the heart, and the nervous system.

PROF. STEPHEN LEVINE, from the University of Haifa.

Dr. Maya Rosman explains: This is how you can prevent diabetes through nutrition

The diabetes data in Israel revealed in recent reports are dramatic – but this is not a decree of fate. Here is everything you need to know.

A man is suffering from chest pain

How stress affects pregnancy: Israeli study finds war may lead to obstetric complications

A new study by Bar-Ilan University shows how war-related stress may lead to complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

Pregnancy (Illustrative)

Daily chickpea consumption lowers cholesterol in prediabetics, study shows

Participants consuming a cup of chickpeas daily saw total cholesterol decrease from 200.4 to 185.8 mg/dL over 12 weeks.

 Daily chickpea consumption lowers cholesterol in prediabetics, study shows.

Scientists 3D print functional human pancreatic islets, a breakthrough for diabetes treatment

Dr. Perrier: "We are getting closer to the goal of developing a standard treatment for diabetes that could one day make insulin injections unnecessary".

 Pancreas with islet cells.

Seven-year study reveals hidden cognitive risks linked to prolonged sitting

The study emphasizes that beyond regular physical activity, there is critical importance in reducing overall sitting time during the day.

 Seven-year study reveals hidden cognitive risks linked to prolonged sitting.

Israeli copper dressings match gold standard in diabetic wound care, study finds

A groundbreaking study finds that copper-infused dressings developed in Israel are as effective as standard therapies — at a fraction of the cost.

 Copper infused wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcers