Heart disease
Changing the rules: How low should our blood pressure be?
For years, doctors used clear numbers to define normal blood pressure, but in recent years the definitions have been changing again and again following new studies.
Due to an increase in youth mortality: New guidelines for cholesterol testing
A new index challenges BMI: This is what really predicts risk of heart disease
Researchers reveal the surprising reason for the rise in loneliness in the world
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.
This simple action could help reduce the risk of heart disease
Climbing just 50 steps a day can cut your heart disease risk by 20%.
