Heart

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

“Organ donation gives life, literally. Whoever saves one life, saves an entire world,” said the doctor in charge of the transplant.

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.
Energy drink

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

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Memorial Amphitheater during a Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 25, 2026.

Trump to have physical check-up amid ailment scrutiny in third visit to hospital during past year


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.

Australian man lives over 100 days with fully artificial titanium heart

The titanium heart, invented by Daniel Timms, uses magnetic levitation technology with a single rotating disc to pump blood.

 Australian man lives over 100 days with fully artificial titanium heart.