Diabetes
Large study: High consumption of red meat was linked to the risk of this disease
Red meat has long been flagged by health authorities, but whereas in the past it was linked to heart disease and stroke – this time a connection to diabetes was found.
Cell-based implant offers new hope for diabetes management, Technion study shows
Israeli study finds vouchers tied to blood sugar control boost diabetes outcomes like new drugs
Scientists find hidden placental changes linked to gestational diabetes
Trauma in childhood could lead to type 2 diabetes in adulthood - study
Researchers suggest that interventions to reduce the impact of childhood adversity could also prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in some cases.
Weight loss drugs: Everyone wants them, but are they even safe?
Experts have been warning for a long time that weight loss injections aren't for everyone, but a recent study found a disturbing side effect: Increased risk of thyroid cancer.
Does sugar increase the risk of stroke?
Experts from Maccabi Health Services explain which sugars you should avoid - and how you can reduce the dangerous effect of sweets.
With Passover around the corner, its time to clean out your habits
After a certain amount of time, the habits become part of us and it then becomes difficult to break away from the patterns.
Smotrich risks public health for sweet Passover political treat - opinion
Human lives and public health are more important than gathering more votes at the polling station.
Uber driver donates kidney to passenger, sparking lifelong friendship
An Uber driver donated his kidney to a passenger, forever changing the trajectory of an elderly dialysis patient's life.
Smotrich cancels soda tax, while diabetes looms large in Israel
The Finance Minister’s cancellation of a recent tax on sugary drinks marks a step backward in Israel’s struggle against diabetes.
Can a cup of coffee lower your blood sugar?
Researchers found that there is a connection between slow caffeine breakdown and a reduction in blood sugar levels.
Gut microbes can help diagnose gestational diabetes in 1st trimester - study
The Israeli research team studied 394 pregnant women aged 18 to 40 years, who were recruited when they were 11 weeks pregnant.
New discovery could help high-risk COVID19 patients- study
UVA scientists say a drug used to lower blood sugar levels shows potential in fighting severe cases of COVID-19, especially for people with obesity and diabetes
