Diabetes
Can young diabetics safely observe Jewish fasts? Insulin pump tweaks can help, Israeli study finds
A first-of-its-kind Israeli study found that most young people with type 1 diabetes completed Jewish fasts safely, with insulin pump changes improving their chances of success.
Tech Talk: Israeli firm wins landmark FDA clearance for injection-based diabetes app
The Israeli drug that will revolutionize treatment for diabetes patients worldwide
How to identify a sugar crash before it takes a heavy toll
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?
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?
