Diabetes

Scientists find hidden placental changes linked to gestational diabetes

Researchers identified a previously unknown placental molecular process disrupted by gestational diabetes, helping explain pregnancy complications and long-term health risks for children.

A pregnant woman checks her blood sugar levels; illustrative.
Prof. Tali Cukierman-Yaffe, MD, MSC, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology

Do Your Parents Have Diabetes? You Should Know That Sometimes, Less Is More

Medicinal plants, proper nutrition and a holistic approach can support balanced sugar levels

Before starting with medications: How to balance blood sugar levels with naturopathy

An opportunity arises to pause, breathe, and listen inward

Placental errors may explain gestational diabetes risks, study finds


Israeli copper dressings match gold standard in diabetic wound care, study finds

A groundbreaking study finds that copper-infused dressings developed in Israel are as effective as standard therapies — at a fraction of the cost.

 Copper infused wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcers

Jewish actress Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, medical examiner says

An unnamed source told NBC News Trachtenberg had received a liver transplant before her death, although the reason for the organ transfer is not public knowledge.

 Actress Michelle Trachtenberg arrives for the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington April 25, 2015.

Study links food additive mixtures in ultra-processed foods to higher type 2 diabetes risk

While previous studies have examined the effects of individual additives, none have looked at the potential health impact of consuming them in combination.

 Processed food.

Daily mango consumption improves insulin sensitivity in overweight adults, study finds

A study in Nutrients finds regular mango intake boosts insulin sensitivity and fights inflammation in overweight or obese adults.

 Daily mango consumption improves insulin sensitivity in overweight adults, study finds.

A sweetener based on natural ingredients, 0 calories, and no aftertaste

New on the shelf: A sugar substitute for sweetening from the brand SweetZero, based on natural ingredients, 0 calories, no aftertaste, dissolves easily, suitable for vegans and diabetics.

 SWEET ZERO

WATCH: 'The DNA of TAU is about providing access for students to talk to people and ask questions'

Zack Dvey-Aharon, Ph.D., Co-Founder & CEO of AEYE Health, in conversation with Jake Laznik, Senior Breaking News Desk Manager, The Jerusalem Post.

 Zack Dvey-Aharon, Ph.D., Co-Founder & CEO of AEYE Health, speaks with Jake Laznik, Senior Breaking News Desk Manager at the Jerusalem Post

Lifestyle medicine: Finding the right 'dose' to combat chronic disease

Tailored wellness plans show the power of finding the right “dose” for your needs.


Why do we crave sugar? New research highlights gut reaction

Boosting Bacteroides vulgatus in diabetic mice increased GLP-1 secretion, improving blood sugar control and reducing sugar cravings.

 Why do we crave sugar? Apparently, it’s coming from the gut. Illustration.

'Reality is more nuanced': Experts propose new obesity diagnostic guidelines beyond BMI

As of March 2020, nearly 42% of US adults had obesity, with the report estimating that more than a billion people are living with obesity worldwide.

 'Reality is more nuanced': Experts propose new obesity diagnostic guidelines beyond BMI.

Sugary drinks linked to millions of new diabetes and heart disease cases globally, study finds

In Latin America and the Caribbean, sugary drinks were associated with 24% of all new diabetes cases and 11% of all new heart disease cases.

 Sugary drinks linked to millions of new diabetes and heart disease cases globally, study finds.