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
This baby was born weighing 7 kilograms
This 7-kilogram baby was born in Brazil via C-section after doctors realized the mother couldn't carry it to term. Now he's too big for typical newborn clothes and diapers.
How tourism can include people with chronic health conditions
A project put forth the concept of “travel therapy” that views tourism as a means of improving mental health and wellbeing.
Haredi rabbi slams Smotrich for reducing soda tax
"These fools. This donkey is lowering the tax on sugary drinks. Moron. Our country is number one in diabetic amputations. Over 10% of the population."
Canceling sugary drink, plastic taxes puts petty politics above health - editorial
Instead of welcoming reforms, the haredi politicians are playing petty politics, literally giving their voters unhealthy sugar candy.
Is moderation actually better than extremism? - opinion
Moderation means something different to everyone - but how much is too much?
Device mimicking bioengineered pancreas could alter diabetes care
Type-1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune reaction that destroys the islet cells. It can also cause kidney failure.
Drinking coffee postpartum can keep gestational diabetes from returning - study
Drinking two to five cups of either caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee a day is potentially a healthier substitute in delaying the onset or preventing type-2 diabetes.
Potatoes aren't unhealthy, you just have a bad diet - study
Potatoes have a bad reputation as unhealthy food, especially in regard to diabetes, but they don't actually raise the risk and aren't even unhealthy. It's all in preparation and dietary choices.
What is the minimum amount of hours you need to sleep to stay healthy?
As you age, it's harder to get a solid night's sleep. A new study found how many hours you must sleep at night to avoid developing chronic diseases. These are the numbers:
Can cold water immersion help cut body fat, prevent diabetes? - study
Cold water immersion may may help lose bad body fat and provide some measure of protection against heart disease and diabetes. But other benefits of cold water may not hold water.
