The study carried out by Rambam researchers found that there is no connection between the amount of insulin in children and their tendency to obesity.
Regulating eating behavior is widely used in controlling obesity, but about half of those who receive guidance return to their original weight within five years.
Sweet drinks and junk foods – as well as tobacco and alcohol – are addictive and known causes of obesity and malignancies
A new Canadian study finds new consequences of obesity in the elderly including blindness
Instead of welcoming reforms, the haredi politicians are playing petty politics, literally giving their voters unhealthy sugar candy.
Finding a way to convince parents to enforce a few simple family habits, such as drinking water instead of sweetened drinks and not allowing snacks between meals, would be a good way to start.
Latest national health survey shows Israeli adults of all backgrounds have plenty of room for improvement.
Type-2 diabetes is surging among Israeli youths – 10-fold higher among Arabs compared to 3.5-times more among their Jewish counterparts
The most well-known part of Passover is the ten plagues. Lice and frogs probably don’t scare you too much, but these days many of us are dealing with one or more common health concerns.
Here’s everything you need to know about one of the most common surgeries performed today: Gastric bypass surgery.
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