Sugar

Who ate all the cheese? Obesity experiment finds way to make fat mice burn more fuel

The researcher also looked at what DCA does directly to fat cells. Using a standard fat cell line grown in the laboratory, the team showed that DCA reduced the amount of fat stored inside these cells

NOVEMBER 23, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Experimental drug helps obese mice shed fat, hints at new way to tackle obesity

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.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Sugary drinks alter gut DNA, but Technion study finds effects can be reversed - study

They explained that bacteria in the gastrointestinal system are vital members of the microbial community within our body, which is known to scientists as the microbiome.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Too much sugar = increased risk of depression and stress

How much sugar per day is allowed – and what is the dangerous limit?

Especially in times of stress and war, consumption of sweets increases. However, excessive sugar consumption actually raises stress levels. So how much is allowed, and when does it become dangerous?

AUGUST 5, 2025|ByYAEL DROR

Choosing sugary drinks over fruit juice for toddlers linked to a higher risk of adult obesity

Swansea University study: Toddlers given sugary drinks face higher adult obesity risk. Tracking 14,000 children, researchers found early fizzy drink consumption linked to weight gain by age 24.

APRIL 14, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

A young child drinking a sugary, fizzy beverage.

Prigat launched a series of new soft drinks with reduced sugar

"Prigat" launches new reduced-sugar soft drinks in favorite flavors like oranges, grapefruit, and grapes with 40% less sugar and only 19 calories (per 100 ml).

MARCH 27, 2024ByLEE SIVILIA

prigat - new series of drinks - 40% less sugar

Brand news: Donate to children who lost their parents in the war

Trendy fashion collection by Crazy Line offers advanced technologies for uncompromising comfort and quality - basic, sports, casual, and evening wear available for all ages and sizes. Shop now!

MARCH 24, 2024ByRONIT MATHIAS

Sugar content in fruits and veggies: Dr. Maya Roseman's surprising answer

Dr. Maya Roseman debunked the myth that one shouldn't eat fruit with or after a meal, revealing that the sugar content in fruits is similar to that in certain vegetables.

MARCH 17, 2024ByMAYA ROSEMAN

Development for diabetes: Cow in Brazil produces human insulin in milk

A brown cow from the south of Brazil has made history as the first transgenic cow capable of producing human insulin in her milk. The advancement could herald a new era in insulin production.

MARCH 15, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Pepsi Brand Introduces Zero after 30 Years of Separating from MAX

Israel Aligns with Global PepsiCo Design Change: Pepsi Max Rebrands as Pepsi Zero; Launches New Language and Appearance After 30 Years of Branding Evolution.

MARCH 14, 2024ByLEE SIVILIA