Israel obesity
Alarming data: One in five children in Israel suffers from obesity
The Knesset Health Committee discussed worrying obesity statistics in Israel: one in five children and adolescents suffer from obesity, and nearly 60% of adults are overweight.
Israeli Health Ministry forbids sale of Ozempic for weight loss
FDA greenlights new obesity treatment
Pfizer scraps one weight loss drug in race to develop Ozempic rival
Can't lose weight? Blame unrealistic expectations - study
"The expectation of weight loss from being overweight to a normal weight with the help of a diet is almost never realistic,” asserts Dr. Irit Hochberg
Have scientists found the gene that keeps you thin? - study
Recently, it has become clear that a gene called CREB-Regulated Transcription Coactivator 1 (CRTC1) is associated with obesity in humans.
Five reasons why spicy food is healthy for you
Spicy products add flavor and heat to your food, and have several important health benefits. Chili peppers can reduce chance of developing certain diseases, help prevent obesity and soothe stomachs.
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."
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.
Depression, obesity may be major risk factors for COVID-19 complications
The data found that patients aged 50-18 who suffer from background diseases, such as obesity and clinical depression, were at a significantly higher risk for exacerbation of the disease.
Weight control: Some answers for those ups and downs
The problem with obesity is that as body size increases, longevity decreases.
The glycemic index – A conceptual breakthrough in combating obesity
The following is intended to clarify how weight can be controlled when hunger is kept at bay using a reliable, informative tool called the glycemic index.
Changing the world, one meal at a time
Admoni is clear in saying that healthy cooking and eating can be fun and delicious. “I don’t want to teach children that health cooking is always salad or rice or quinoa. No, no, no,” she said.
Israeli-American study: Obese bariatric surgery patients live longer
The rate of death in obese individuals in the study who did not have surgery was 2.3% compared to 1.3% for those who had surgery
Israeli researchers win prize to boost fight against diabetes and obesity
They are the first group outside the UK to win the prize, which was presented at the recent 30th Rosetrees Trust Anniversary Symposium in London
