Diabetes
Daily chickpea consumption lowers cholesterol in prediabetics, study shows
Participants consuming a cup of chickpeas daily saw total cholesterol decrease from 200.4 to 185.8 mg/dL over 12 weeks.
Scientists 3D print functional human pancreatic islets, a breakthrough for diabetes treatment
Seven-year study reveals hidden cognitive risks linked to prolonged sitting
Israeli copper dressings match gold standard in diabetic wound care, study finds
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Cutting sugar in the first 1,000 days lowers diabetes risk by 35%, study shows
Researchers led by Tadeja Gracner (USC) studied UK sugar rationing during and after WWII to assess long-term health effects of early sugar consumption.
Weight-Loss injections unintentionally boost fertility, German doctors say
The German Diabetes Society (DDG) issued a warning concerning a rise in pregnancies among women using injectable medications for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes treatment.