Heart disease
Wegovy injections reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes by 57%, study finds
The study found that the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in patients who received the drug dropped by 57% compared to those treated with the equivalent drug, Monjaro.
Does a common heart attack pill help everyone? Studies disagree
Why media covers easy fixes and not real health crisis - opinion
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne died of heart failure, death certificate reveals
Study finds 1 in 6 older adults take aspirin for heart disease prevention despite new guidelines
Almost one-quarter started taking the medication without a physician's recommendation.
Poor habits cause death more than disease - opinion
American Heart Association found that 40% to 63% of cases of sudden cardiac arrest are preventable just by eliminating eight risk factors. It all comes down to our behaviors.
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.
Israeli breakthrough identifies key defective gene in common heart disease
This discovery is predicted to transform genetic screening and treatment protocols for patients worldwide.
World’s first artificial heart recipient discharged, marking medical breakthrough
The recipient underwent a six-hour operation in November, surviving on the artificial heart for over 100 days until a donor heart transplant could occur in early March.
Sweetened drinks linked to risk of irregular heart beat that raises the danger of a stroke
New medical research shows a correlation between drinking sugar and artificially sweetened drinks with a higher risk for irregular heart rhythms known as atrial fibrillation.
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.
The medical establishment's role in heart attack rehabilitation - opinion
The third installation of a coach's advice on life after 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.
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.
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.
