Obesity israel
Tricking the mind about bariatric surgery: A first-of-its-kind study into hypnotic weightloss
Patients suffering from obesity wore hospital gowns and lay on the operating table, but instead of anesthesia, they underwent an experience of imaginary gastric bypass surgery using hypnosis.
New obesity definition highlights higher mortality risk for US adults
Alarming data: One in five children in Israel suffers from obesity
Israeli Health Ministry forbids sale of Ozempic for weight loss
Obesity after quitting smoking may be easily avoided - study
A recent study in the prestigious Nature magazine carried out by Israeli researchers found that obesity after quitting smoking has to do with a specific microorganism and may be easily reduced.
Scientists discover genes directly responsible for obesity
A discovery by UVA scientists could pave the way to develop obesity treatment.
Can what you eat save you from COVID-19?
“We have two epidemics: obesity and COVID-19,” said Dr. Mariela Glandt, a Harvard University and Columbia University-trained endocrinologist.
Israeli scientists find cell involved in fatty liver disease progression
The findings could help make a treatment for fatty liver, a condition found in 90% of people with obesity.
Israeli researchers make breakthrough discovery to combat obesity
The researchers claim to have identified the "mechanism of action of the master switch for hunger in the brain."
A sweet Israeli food innovation designed to combat COVID-19 obesity
DouxMatok, an Israeli food innovation company, is using that information to offer a unique answer to a problem every person has: how to eat sweets without paying in lard or cavities.
Obesity adds extra COVID-19 risk, we need a national program - Edelstein
The Health Minister addressed the need to prevent obesity in Israel and help those struggling with it in honor of World Obesity Day.
Health report: Over half of the Israeli population is overweight
“The coronavirus crisis will have long-term consequences.”
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Forget coronavirus, obesity is the real epidemic of the 21st century
Obesity is the fifth greatest cause of death worldwide. 70% of those suffering from obesity may also suffer from other diseases such as diabetes, cancer, hypertension and high blood fat levels.
Israeli cannabis, tobacco use has risen sharply during COVID-19 - survey
Over 1 in 5 Israelis have refrained or delayed medical treatment for fear of catching the disease.
