Heart disease

Technion scientists receive grants for cancer research on pregnancy, heart disease, recurrence

Professor Irit Ben Aharon received a Research Professorship grant to support her research into the effects of chemotherapy administered to pregnant women on their children. 

(From L -R) Dr. Shira Landau, Professor Irit Ben Aharon, Dr. Ido Livne
New guidelines from leading cardiology associations suggest a shift in perception and emphasize early diagnosis, personalized risk assessment, and stricter cholesterol targets to prevent heart disease

High cholesterol? The new recommendations that will surprise even those who feel healthy

Herbs

The simple addition to any meal that may help against viruses, illnesses – and also cancer

The researchers found that the best results were recorded among people who combined strength training with aerobic activity such as brisk walking, running, cycling, or swimming

The workout that may significantly reduce the risk of early death


Pulse check: Beating heart disease

Dr. Donna Zfat-Zwas, a cardiologist and the director of the Linda Joy Pollin Cardiovascular Wellness Center for Women at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, delves into women's heart health.

Pulse check: Beating heart disease

The medical establishment's role in heart attack rehabilitation - opinion

The third installation of a coach's advice on life after a heart attack.

 Even the coach can have a heart attack

Health lessons to learn from a coach's experience with a heart attack - opinion

Switching to a whole-foods, plant-based diet can help reverse heart disease.

 Even the coach can have a heart attack

How bone health can be tested by walking one kilometer - study

The researchers stress that walking limitations may have many causes beyond weak bones, from heart disease to arthritis.

Residents in Jerusalem walk through the city (illustrative).

Discovery paves the way for innovative therapeutic strategies in managing cardiac conditions

An RNA-binding protein was identified by scientists in Jerusalem and Germany as a key player in weakened heart muscles.

 Monitor your symptoms carefully if you're at risk of a heart attack

This simple action could help reduce the risk of heart disease

Climbing just 50 steps a day can cut your heart disease risk by 20%.


Suffering from severe psoriasis? You are at higher risk of heart disease

Attacks can be triggered by stress, tobacco, heavy drinking of alcohol, infections like strep throat, cold and dry weather, bad sunburn, and some medications.

 Monitor your symptoms carefully if you're at risk of a heart attack

Unveiling hidden heart conditions: A must-know guide

Dr. Eyal Ben Asa provided valuable insights into global heart disease on International Heart Day last week, spanning topics from heart mechanics to pericarditis risks


Man and dog: could research of shared disease help both species? 

Insights gained from studying dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs may be able to further our potential to treat the same disease in humans.

 A dobermann sitting among dandelions.

Do fish-oil supplements really help heart health? - study

Fish oil supplements claim to help improve heart health but a new study shows those claims may not be backed up by science.

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