Heart

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.
Coffee.

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

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

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

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.

Night shift workers can reduce heart disease risk by eating only during the day, study suggests

Study published in Nature Communications suggests meal timing may be a greater risk factor for cardiovascular health than sleep timing for night shift workers.

 Night shift.

South Korean researchers unveil AI that predicts your heart's biological age

Study finds that when biological heart age exceeds chronological age by seven years, risk of death and major cardiovascular events increases sharply.

 South Korean researchers unveil AI that predicts your heart's biological age.

Global achievement: AISAP named a top innovative start-up for 2025

AISAP, an Israeli medical start-up, was named a top 2025 innovator by Fast Company, ranking 4th in healthcare for its AI tech in heart disease diagnosis.

 Sheba Medical Center

'Affairs of the Heart': Memoirs of renowned Israeli cardiologist Mervyn S. Gotsman

I have been privileged to know the Professor for many years, and when he published Affairs of the Heart, I felt that his memories and story needed to be told.

 The Professor, Mervyn S. Gotsman, at home in front of his extensive library.

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.

 BiVACOR CEO Dr Daniel Timms pictured with the artificial heart.