Heart attack

Living under stress: The invisible toll of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - opinion

How many people living between the river and the sea are not living under constant stress?

PALESTINIANS INSPECT the site of an Israeli airstrike on houses, at the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, on May 9, 2026.
Calcium supplements

New study: The common supplement that increases the risk of a recurrent heart attack

Every adult should undergo an Lp(a) test at least once in their lifetime

The test that will reveal whether you are at risk of a heart attack and is available for free

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New dramatic guidelines for preventing heart attacks


How to recognize a heart attack in real time – and the pill that can save your life

A heart attack is often silent, deceptive, and feels like indigestion. Dr. Itay Gal explains how to distinguish between anxiety and a cardiac event – and how one pill can save a life in seconds.

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Six injured as cluster munition fragments hit central Israel amid intense Iranian barrage

Meanwhile, United Hatzalah paramedics successfully performed CPR on a girl, including using a defibrillator, after she fell out of bed during a siren, intending to rush to a sheltered area.

Damage after Iranian missile fragments hit a residence in the Tel Aviv area, March 26, 2026.

Concerning data: A sharp increase in the number of heart attacks among young people

A large-scale study found that the mortality rate from severe heart attacks has increased over the past decade among Americans aged fifty-five and under. What is the reason for this?

A large-scale study found that the mortality rate from severe heart attacks has increased over the past decade among Americans aged fifty-five and under

A cardiologist warns: This is what needs to be done these days to prevent a heart event

A cardiologist explains how prolonged stress affects the cardiovascular system and what can be done to maintain health even during periods of security-related tension.

Stress itself also has a direct effect on the cardiovascular system

Cardiologists: Want to prevent cardiac arrest? This is the action you should do every day

Heart experts explain that heart health is influenced by small, easy-to-perform daily habits – much more than dramatic treatments or extreme lifestyle changes.

Monitoring is no less important than treatment. Regular measurement at home helps identify early change and prevent complications

IDF rolls out innovative blood test to spot heart attack risk years in advance

The move places the IDF at the forefront of public bodies in Israel applying advanced preventive medicine, as the test is not yet part of routine screening in the health funds.

Illustration of a blood test.

Defibrillator rental service on a monthly basis

For the first time – it is possible to rent a defibrillator (AED) by Defibtech USA. The service includes home delivery, personal instruction, and full maintenance.

Defibrillator

It’s time to treat heart disease like the preventable crisis it is - opinion

We need to do something about the next possible victim of heart disease.

THE MAYO CLINIC headquarters in Rochester, Minnesota: Though being overweight or obese is certainly a risk factor and increases one’s odds of suffering a cardiac event, the Mayo Clinic cites data that 15-30% of thin people will get heart disease, the writer notes.

Argentinian opposition leader dies during live broadcast age 66

Damiani passed away at age 66, only days before the October 26 elections

Hernán Damiani

The simple (and pleasant) action that may reduce the risk of heart disease

Donating blood is extremely important, both in times of war and in everyday life. But it turns out that it’s not only a good deed for others – it’s also good for yourself.

Blood donation