A novel approach to treating type 2 diabetes is being developed at the Technion. The disease, caused by insulin resistance and reduction of cells' ability to absorb sugar, is characterised by increased blood sugar levels. ...
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It's clear that staying active is key to being healthy, and fitness trackers and smartwatches have become popular tools for tracking activity.
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Cinnamon might be the oldest known spice in the world. In ancient Egypt, it was once valued more highly than gold. Cinnamon is used in nearly every holiday treat during the fall and winter, but there are plenty of benefits ...
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Researchers from the University of Iowa may have discovered a safe new way to manage blood sugar non-invasively. Exposing diabetic mice to a combination of static electric and magnetic fields for a few hours per day normalizes ...
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For decades, people diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia have been instructed to minimize their consumption of saturated fats to lower cholesterol and reduce their risks of heart disease. But a new study published ...
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A pioneering clinical trial conducted at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has demonstrated that consuming Mankai—a novel cultivated aquatic plant—after meals can significantly ...
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Every doctor recommends regular aerobic exercise, since greater aerobic fitness is important for achieving better overall health. But Joslin Diabetes Center scientists now have discovered that some benefits of aerobic exercise ...
Jul 20, 2020
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You could say Michael Snyder is obsessed with learning about the inner workings of his own body. The Stanford University geneticist once tracked himself as he developed diabetes.
Jan 20, 2023
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Can watching your blood sugar help fight COVID-19?
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Plant-based diets rich in whole carbohydrates can improve insulin sensitivity and other health markers in individuals with type 1 diabetes, according to two case studies published by researchers from the Physicians Committee ...
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