Heart attack

The surprising reason why people do not use defibrillators in an emergency

Despite high accessibility and simple operation, the public still hesitates to use defibrillators. The result can be the loss of critical minutes and human lives.

The decision to act immediately can be the difference between life and death. The problem is that many still view the defibrillator as a complex medical device intended for professionals only.
A picture taken on July 10, 2026 shows US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaking to the media after his meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, just days before his sudden passing.

'I'm having chest pains': Lindsey Graham's final phone call for help to Senate staffer revealed

Plum is the fruit found to be most effective for preventing heart attacks

This is the fruit found to be most effective for preventing heart attacks

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


Minister David Amsalem suffers heart attack, recovering at home in 'good condition'

MK Dudi Amsalem's office stated that he was in “good condition” as he returned home to continue recovering from the medical incident.

Minister Dudi Amsalem speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, May 11, 2026.

Living under stress: The invisible toll of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - opinion

How many people living between the river and the sea are not living under constant stress?

PALESTINIANS INSPECT the site of an Israeli airstrike on houses, at the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, on May 9, 2026.

New study: The common supplement that increases the risk of a recurrent heart attack

We tend to treat dietary supplements as something natural and healthy – but the truth is that for some people they may be dangerous.

Calcium supplements

The test that will reveal whether you are at risk of a heart attack and is available for free

In the United States, it is recommended that every adult undergo an Lp(a) test at least once in their lifetime to identify hidden genetic risk for heart disease even when all other tests are normal.

Every adult should undergo an Lp(a) test at least once in their lifetime

New dramatic guidelines for preventing heart attacks

American heart associations unveil the “30 Revolution”: a new long-term risk calculator, once-in-a-lifetime genetic blood tests, and a firm stance against popular dietary supplements.

Illustration: Heart attack

How to recognize a heart attack in real time – and the pill that can save your life

A heart attack is often silent, deceptive, and feels like indigestion. Dr. Itay Gal explains how to distinguish between anxiety and a cardiac event – and how one pill can save a life in seconds.

Illustration: Heart attack

Six injured as cluster munition fragments hit central Israel amid intense Iranian barrage

Meanwhile, United Hatzalah paramedics successfully performed CPR on a girl, including using a defibrillator, after she fell out of bed during a siren, intending to rush to a sheltered area.

Damage after Iranian missile fragments hit a residence in the Tel Aviv area, March 26, 2026.

Concerning data: A sharp increase in the number of heart attacks among young people

A large-scale study found that the mortality rate from severe heart attacks has increased over the past decade among Americans aged fifty-five and under. What is the reason for this?

A large-scale study found that the mortality rate from severe heart attacks has increased over the past decade among Americans aged fifty-five and under

A cardiologist warns: This is what needs to be done these days to prevent a heart event

A cardiologist explains how prolonged stress affects the cardiovascular system and what can be done to maintain health even during periods of security-related tension.

Stress itself also has a direct effect on the cardiovascular system

Cardiologists: Want to prevent cardiac arrest? This is the action you should do every day

Heart experts explain that heart health is influenced by small, easy-to-perform daily habits – much more than dramatic treatments or extreme lifestyle changes.

Monitoring is no less important than treatment. Regular measurement at home helps identify early change and prevent complications