Heart

This is the city that will subsidize the installation of defibrillators in residential buildings

After similar moves in Rishon Lezion, Rehovot, Herzliya, Ra'anana, and additional authorities, Givatayim is also subsidizing defibrillators for residential buildings.

Eligible building committees in Givatayim will actually pay only NIS 800 for a package that includes a resuscitation device, cabinet, installation, signage, and instruction
Three-and-a-half-year-old Rafael and his mother beside the Berlin Heart device following one of the surgeries he underwent at Clalit's Schneider Children's Medical Center.

Kafr Kassem girl's organ saves Jerusalem boy in life-saving heart transplant

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What energy drinks really do to the body

In the 24 hours following the match and during the two days after it, an increase of about 25 percent was recorded in the number of hospitalizations due to myocardial infarction

Why during the World Cup do more heart attacks occur? Cardiologist explains and warns


99% diagnosis in four minutes: The start-up transforming heart care

AccuLine completes clinical trial in seven Israeli hospitals: The system achieved 94% sensitivity in detecting heart patients and 99% risk exclusion in a non-invasive clinic test.

Patient with the CORA device from AccuLine.

Medical ties linked Israel and Somaliland years before formal recognition

For more than two decades, the Israeli NGO Save a Child’s Heart has provided cardiac care to children from Somaliland, bringing patients to Israel for surgery at Wolfson Medical Center in Holon.

AWO AND Sumaya from Somaliland with Israeli volunteer Ella in the middle.

Daily coffee cuts atrial fibrillation recurrence risk by 39%, JAMA study finds

In the six-month DECAF randomized trial, 47 percent of coffee drinkers experienced recurrent atrial fibrillation or flutter versus 64 percent among those who avoided caffeine.

Coffee.

‏Digital revolution in medicine at ICI Meeting 2025: Innovation in cardiovascular intervention

A special full-day symposium dedicated to digital health will be held during the ICI meeting, which celebrates this year its 30th anniversary.

ICI Meeting 2025

New study shows cannabis use doubles risk of death from heart disease

Research underscores the severity of cardiovascular risks associated with cannabis consumption.

 New study shows cannabis use doubles risk of death from heart disease.

Seven-year study reveals hidden cognitive risks linked to prolonged sitting

The study emphasizes that beyond regular physical activity, there is critical importance in reducing overall sitting time during the day.

 Seven-year study reveals hidden cognitive risks linked to prolonged sitting.

New Israeli study links poor hydration to increase heart failure risk

Many don't consume enough water on regular days, even when it's cold, and as a result could have a higher risk of heart failure and high blood pressure (hypertension).

 Water faucet, illustration

Kate Middleton starts mornings with a superfood shake to improve heart health

Nutritionist Helen Bell explains that ingredients like kale and spinach in the duchess's shake can help reduce bad cholesterol levels.

 Kate Middleton starts mornings with a superfood shake to improve heart health.

Choosing health: Why you should live a healthy lifestyle even if you're unwell - opinion

It's too easy to say it's all genes, but personal decisions impact health.

 Study reveals heart has ‘sweet taste’ receptors. Illustration.

US research group ties household chemical to over 368,000 heart disease deaths

Researchers emphasize the urgent need for global regulations to reduce exposure to phthalates.

 US research group ties household chemical to over 368,000 heart disease deaths.