Heart disease

Israeli charity Save a Child's Heart marks 30 years, 9,000 children treated

SACH volunteers and supporters met last Friday with President Isaac Herzog at his official residence to celebrate the 30th anniversary of SACH’s founding.

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog host children receiving lifesaving cardiac care through Save a Child’s Heart, in the President's Residence in Jerusalem, October 2026
Hayden Panettiere poses at the 6th Annual Hollywood Style awards at the Armand Hammer museum in Los Angeles, California.

American 'Heroes,' 'Nashville' actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

(From L -R) Dr. Shira Landau, Professor Irit Ben Aharon, Dr. Ido Livne

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

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


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.

Revolutionize your sleep routine. Vitamins and health supplements.

Concerned about heart disease? Check your saliva - study

An increased white blood cell count could be an early warning sign of heart conditions to come.

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

Weekend sports enthusiast? Your heart may be healthier than most

Limited weekday time for exercise? Don't worry, you're still improving your heart health significantly.

 Exercise can significantly improve your heart health, even if you only do it on the weekend

Could walking extend your lifespan? - study

The risk of dying from any cause or from cardiovascular disease decreases significantly with every 500 to 1000 extra steps you walk.

Residents in Jerusalem walk through the city (illustrative).

Netanyahu discharged from hospital, returns to Knesset after surgery

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent surgery at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer to receive a pacemaker on Saturday night.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem, 25 June 2023.

Not brushing your teeth before bed? You could be making a fatal mistake

An extensive study uncovers the connection between neglecting nightly brushing and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

 How often do you brush your teeth? (illustrative)

This dangerous disease can be reflected in your hair

Many times hair is a reflection of our mental and physical state. A new study has found that hair analysis can show us who has an increased risk of heart disease.

 Illustrative image of a woman with curly blond hair.

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.

Virtual image of human heart

Is ice cream healthy? The strangest finding in nutrition science

On the one hand, studies have found health benefits for ice cream, on the other hand, scientists don't really understand how. So, is ice cream healthy or not?

 Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream