Diabetes
Cell-based implant offers new hope for diabetes management, Technion study shows
The study, which is peer-reviewed and published in Science introduces a “living, cell-based implant” that works as a pancreas and is protected against immune rejection by a novel system.
Israeli study finds vouchers tied to blood sugar control boost diabetes outcomes like new drugs
Scientists find hidden placental changes linked to gestational diabetes
Do Your Parents Have Diabetes? You Should Know That Sometimes, Less Is More
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
Living with a partner? It's healthy even if you're unhappy
It's been proven that being in a relationship has health benefits, but what if your relationship is unpleasant and tense?
