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

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

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

PROF. NAAMA Geva-Zatorsky.

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

Too much sugar = increased risk of depression and stress

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


Israel better than US at gov't policies against ultra-processed food - study

Food served to Israel Defense Forces soldiers and in many kindergartens has improved in recent years. 

 Are you getting the most out of your french fries without compromising your health?

Mannose sugar kills honeybees, but it could also help fight cancer

The sugar was named after food from heaven that nourished ancient Israelis during their wandering in the desert.

 Cancer cells (illustrative).

WHO says aspartame can cause cancer, Israel issues no warnings

After WHO, officially, says that the widespread artificial sweetener aspartame may cause certain types of cancer, the Health Ministry reacts by saying there is currently no warning.

 Coke bottles.

This is how to get rid of fruit flies in your home without pesticides

Summer has arrived and with it comes swarms of flies. But don't worry, there is an original and easy patent that will help you get rid of them.

 Fruit flies on an orange

Doctor's warning: Breakfast habits caused weight gain

Professor Tim Spector revealed the secret to losing weight through breakfast after he noticed that his breakfast, considered healthy by many, resulted in him gaining 10 kilograms.


This is why you must add salt to your coffee

Have you seen TikTok videos of people adding salt to their coffee and thought to yourself "What the hell are they doing?!" It turns out that it's actually a good idea to replace your sugar with salt.

 A cup of coffee (Illustrative)

Non-sugar sweeteners ineffective for weight loss - WHO

Sugar should also be avoided, the WHO said, but the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) poses an increased risk of type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mortality in adults.

 Sugar

In the Kitchen with Henny: The sugar lowdown

I love getting creative with food, so I developed recipes that give me the satisfying tastes I enjoy, without spiking my sugar levels.

 The writer making low-sugar treats

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.

 Sugar

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.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and and Arnon Ben Dor, Chairman of the Histadrut hold a joint press conference in Tel Aviv on March 2, 2023.