New Israeli Algorithm Predicts Gestational Diabetes Making Pregnancy Safer

The scientists’ algorithm revealed that nine of the parameters were sufficient to accurately identify the women who were at a high risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Israeli Scientists Invent Plant that Helps Diabetics

A hydroponically grown tiny green plant improves glycemic control, says Ben-Gurion University Team
Studies Point to Higher Risk of Diabetes and Obesity from Propionate

A food preservative called propionate – commonly used to make baked goods such as bread or cake, animal food and artificial flavorings – has been found to raise the risk of insulin resistance, diabetes and obesity in human and mouse studies.
Heal O’ Israel, If You Didn’t Drink Alcohol Before Your 18th Birthday, Don’t Start Now

I am a male who just celebrated my 18th birthday, and until now, I have observed the law and have not drunk alcohol (although many of my friends do drink). I was wondering if some alcohol is good for health or causes harm, and how much is too much.
Pre-Bariatric Surgery Info Critical for Long-Term Prediction of Diabetes Remission

Type-2 diabetics develop their chronic metabolic disease – in most cases – from being overweight and even morbidly obese, eating junk food and leading a sedentary life. Until recently it was thought to be irreversible but manageable by taking medications and/or injecting insulin, exercising and observing a restricted, healthful diet.
Heal O’ Israel, Head Injuries from Playing Contact Sports Could Harm Teenagers

Playing high school football changes the teenage brain, said the researchers, who found in an MRI (magnetic resonance instrument) study that repeated blows to the head – even during a single season of football or soccer – can cause microscopic changes in the brains of young players.
World Diabetes Day Marked on November 14

Everybody wants to live a sweet life – but to do this, remember that sugar is deadly! Go to any supermarket or kiosk and see piles of candies, soft drinks, cookies, cakes, starchy snacks and other inexpensive but tantalizing simple-carbohydrate junk foods waiting for you – and your children – to pounce on them. They […]