December 26, 2017, 6:51 am 13 of the biggest health breakthroughs in Israel in 2017 A compound that disables cancer cells, an artificial cornea, the world’s first bone implant: 2017 saw major medical advances. We bring you the best. By Nicky Blackburn
November 16, 2017, 8:30 am An injection that melts fat holds out promise for the obese The cost to treat obesity in the United States alone is expected to rise from $325 billion in 2014 to $555 billion per year by 2025. By Brian Blum
September 25, 2017, 7:00 am 10 of the coolest biotech companies in Jerusalem Amazing new technologies for beating conditions including breast cancer, ALS and obesity are under development in Israel’s capital city. By Abigail Klein Leichman
November 24, 2016, 6:00 pm Gut microbes could be to blame for yoyo obesity New Weizmann Institute of Science research in mice may in the future help dieters keep post-diet weight off. By Viva Sarah Press
August 18, 2016, 8:40 am Obesity reduces flu vaccine effectiveness, study finds Research on mouse models shows potential need to modify influenza vaccinations in humans who are overweight. By ISRAEL21c Staff
April 21, 2016, 11:00 am Overweight teens risk heart-attack death as adults Israeli study finds elevated BMI during adolescence predicts fatal cardiovascular events later in life. The study had some surprises, too. By Abigail Klein Leichman
August 23, 2015, 3:10 pm Fat can return despite weight loss surgery Israeli study shows significant weight regain and a decrease in remission rates of diabetes in long-term followup of type of bariatric surgery. By Viva Sarah Press
July 16, 2015, 2:35 pm Salt doesn’t really make you thirsty University of Haifa study shows there's no need for restaurants to make food saltier if they want patrons to drink more. By Viva Sarah Press
November 12, 2014, 8:54 am Overweight? Obesity can trigger Crohn’s and MS Tel Aviv University study says obesity is a primary environmental factor sparking autoimmune disorders like Crohn's Disease and multiple sclerosis. By Viva Sarah Press
October 14, 2014, 7:00 am Turning off the aging process Israeli professors have developed a computer algorithm that predicts which genes can be "turned off" to create the same anti-aging effect as calorie restriction. By Abigail Klein Leichman
August 7, 2013, 4:47 am Eating a big breakfast fights obesity and diabetes Tel Aviv University study shows that a high-calorie breakfast -- including a piece of chocolate cake -- protects against diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular problems. By Viva Sarah Press
April 25, 2013, 4:13 am OPKO Health acquires Israel’s PROLOR Biotech for $480m Merger to produce new medications for sufferers of growth hormone deficiency, hemophilia, obesity and diabetes. By Viva Sarah Press
March 19, 2013, 3:57 am Study: Fat and bone mass are genetically linked Israeli researcher says obesity and osteoporosis should not be treated separately. By Viva Sarah Press
September 19, 2012, 4:57 am Researchers find regular high-fat meals can prevent obesity Israeli researchers have discovered that carefully regulated high-fat meals can lead to loss of weight and a unique metabolism in which ingested fats are not stored, but are used for energy in between meals. By Nicky Blackburn
