Heart disease
Due to an increase in youth mortality: New guidelines for cholesterol testing
The U.S. cardiology associations have published new guidelines for the first time since 2018, aiming to detect heart risk earlier and better tailor treatment for each patient.
A new index challenges BMI: This is what really predicts risk of heart disease
Researchers reveal the surprising reason for the rise in loneliness in the world
From loneliness to leadership community drives economic resilience - opinion
Heart inflammation caused by COVID vaccines mild and short-term - study
A new study examined 15 patients between the ages of 17 and 76 who developed heart inflammation after their first or second jab
'Broken Heart Syndrome' on the rise, even before COVID pandemic - study
The condition, known as Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), is also referred to as stress-induced cardiomyopathy and has been proven to primarily affect middle aged women.
New study finds: Coffee helps protect your heart
How does coffee affect your heart? A new study has found how many cups of coffee you should drink a day to keep your heart going
J'lem synagogues to install hundreds of defibrillators for High Holidays
The defibrillators in question are automatic - meaning that they can be operated easily and independently, with no need for previous medical training.
Winning Israel’s battle for hearts and minds, literally
At Save a Child’s Heart, our mission is simple - to provide life-saving procedures for children suffering from heart disease who have little access to care in their own countries.
COVID: Health Ministry finds some myocarditis cases linked to vaccines
“There is a likelihood of a connection between receiving a second dose of vaccine and the onset of myocarditis in young men aged 16-30."
EMT gets call to save someone's life, turns out to be his father
Roi Ido's father, who is suffering from terminal heart disease, was revived with him by his side.
Drug used to treat diabetes can reduce renal and cardiovascular mortality
As kidney damage and failure are increasingly common, deadly, and expensive, Farxiga, can help save the lives of those suffering from chronic kidney disease.
Israel performs first heart accessory implant surgery in Israel
Usually, when a cardiac aid is implanted, it is done through open heart surgery. But Israeli doctors managed to implant one under the skin of the patient, effectively saving her life.
First in Israel: Innovative treatment for irregular heartbeat at Hadassah
"Happily, the procedure was successful and I can finally get back to work and the life I was used to."
