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Diabetes breakthrough: Chinese trial paves way for insulin-free future

In a groundbreaking treatment, insulin-producing cells sourced from a young woman's own body were successfully implanted, effectively eliminating the need for daily injections

Daniel Khaykelson/Davidson Institute of Science | 03.23.25

Study reveals sugary drinks as a major cause of diabetes and heart disease

A large global study links sugary drinks to over 2 million diabetes cases and 1 million heart attacks worldwide; Experts urge reducing consumption, emphasizing prevention through healthy diets, exercise, and societal norms to combat the growing health crisis

Dr. Irit Hochberg | 03.14.25

Dementia cases expected to double by 2060; are you at risk?

Study finds 42% of adults over 55 face dementia risk, with cases projected to double by 2060; experts urge prevention, early diagnosis and lifestyle changes to combat rising public health crisis

Tzur Gueta | 01.20.25

Breakthrough in nephrology: Ozempic slows kidney disease progression by 24%

Ozempic, known for weight loss and diabetes care, now EU-approved to cut kidney disease risk in type 2 diabetes; studies show it slows kidney disease by 24%, reduces mortality by 20% and lowers heart attack and stroke risks

Tzur Gueta | 12.16.24

Steps to prevent prediabetes from progressing to disease

Elevated blood glucose levels are not yet high enough for a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, intervention is critical with lifestyle changes including diet, increased physical activity to reduce progression, restore normal glucose levels

Danny Zelvesky, Dr. Maya Ish-Shalom | 11.15.24

A new weight loss injection is coming to Israel

Eli Lilly announces it's new Mounjaro injection will be avaliable in the country from September 15, but how effective is it and how does it compare to Ozempic?

Ron Crissy | 09.12.24

Diabetic or prediabetic? These foods aren't for you

Diabetes is an omnipresent threat for those with ultra-processed food addiction; as new research reveals alarming complications, the urgent need to recognize and combat food addiction grows ever more critical

Dr. Irit Hochberg | 09.03.24

Study shows new weight-loss injection heading to Israel slows down the progression to diabetes

Eli Lilly's latest study reveals that Tirzepatide significantly reduces the risk of progressing from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes by 94% in adults with obesity; The drug also maintains substantial weight loss over three years

Ron Crissy | 08.21.24

'Smart insulin' may pave the way for once-a-week diabetes injections

Patients with type 1 diabetes currently need to give themselves synthetic insulin up to 10 times a day to survive, as constant fluctuations in blood sugar levels can lead to physical and mental health issues

Ynetnews | 08.12.24

Restless legs? It might be in your genes, study suggests

RLS likely influenced by combination of genetic, environmental and hormonal factors, and may be risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes

Ynetnews | 06.09.24

קפסולות האינסולין שניתנות לבליעה כדי לטפל במחלת הסוכרת

Insulin in capsule may replace injections for diabetics

International team of researchers develops method using nanotechnology, for diabetics to take insulin orally in the future; the experiments on animals prove successful; human trials to begin next year

Yogev Israeli | 05.13.24

Ozempic will no longer be prescribed for weight loss, Health Ministry orders

Now that the drug Wegovy has been introduced for treating obesity, Ozempic should only be prescribed for the treatment of diabetes; Neither drug is covered for treating obesity, however, and Wegovy is 2-3 times more expensive

Adir Yanko | 04.12.24

Israeli study finds link of high blood sugar levels to Dementia

After Israeli study, doctors urged to look out for signs of cognitive decline in diabetic patients and ensure they receive proper care including enlisting family, providing at home nursing and updating medications

Dr. Ilan Green | 04.04.24

Diabetes epidemic: Global cases set to double by 2050

Fueled by factors like obesity and sedentary lifestyles, diabetes is one of the most taxing diseases on healthcare systems worldwide, increasing the risk of severe illness and death, and posing a grave threat to individuals and healthcare systems

Dr. Itay Gal | 06.26.23

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