Heart attack
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.
Defibrillator rental service on a monthly basis
It’s time to treat heart disease like the preventable crisis it is - opinion
Argentinian opposition leader dies during live broadcast age 66
Risk of fatal heart attack may double when the air is hot and dusty
The researchers estimated that about 2.8% of heart attack deaths could be attributed to the combination of extreme temperatures and high levels of fine particulate pollution.
Australian martial artist dies for 28 minutes before coming back to life
An Australian taekwondo instructor died for 28 minutes after suffering a heart attack at a basketball game. He describes his out-of-body experience and urges others to learn CPR.
This test can prevent a heart attack by catching symptoms early
A virtual catheterization (CT scan for the heart) test assesses the risk of a heart attack event in the next 10 years. It only takes a few minutes.
Afraid for your heart? This diet could help prevent heart attacks
Women who followed the Mediterranean diet had a 24% lower risk of heart disease and a 23% lower risk of early death.
Traffic is bad for your heart's health – study
According to the WHO, untreated hypertension can lead to a myriad of conditions like Angina, heart attacks, heart failure, irregular heartbeat and sudden death.
Sleep deprivation increases heart attack risks, study finds
While the effects of sleep on the human brain are well-documented, a new study provides evidence of how important sleep is to heart health.
Why grapefruit juice and tonic water can be detrimental to your health
In total, close to 100 different drugs are affected by grapefruit juice, and the number has only grown over the years.
More people are at risk of heart failure worldwide, researchers say
Two out of 100 Israelis, Europeans, North Americans at risk for dangerous heart failure, according to researchers.
Priest says he went to Hell, wouldn't wish it on his worst enemy
Priest Gerald Johnson says he went to Hell after suffering a heart attack and describes the things he saw in a series of TikTok videos.
Healthcare 2040: Could doctors predict your medical future?
Effectively collaborating with computers could help reduce errors and allow healthcare to shift from supplying patient-level, reactive therapeutics to predictive, proactive and preventative care.
