Heart health

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.

OCTOBER 17, 2026|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

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

Israeli-led firm developing AI-guided cardiac sonography raises $24 million to expand in US market

"We are entering this next stage as our FDA-cleared portfolio continues to expand to support broader cardiac imaging workflows,” said Davidi Vortman, the company's CEO and co-founder.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Eligible building committees in Givatayim will actually pay only NIS 800 for a package that includes a resuscitation device, cabinet, installation, signage, and instruction

This is the city that will subsidize the installation of defibrillators in residential buildings

After similar moves in Rishon Lezion, Rehovot, Herzliya, Ra'anana, and additional authorities, Givatayim is also subsidizing defibrillators for residential buildings.

AUGUST 25, 2026|ByDORON KUPERSTEIN

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

A new study has found that most people do not consume enough flavanols, natural compounds that may significantly reduce the risk of mortality from cardiovascular diseases.

JUNE 29, 2026|ByDORON KUPERSTEIN

New collaboration between Maccabi and Medical Care

Medical Care has signed a recovery service agreement with Maccabi Health Fund, providing members with 5-7 days of recovery and saving up to NIS 4,550 in hospitalization costs.

AUGUST 20, 2024ByWALLA! MONEY

Sheba Medical Center's heart valve company sold for $300 million

Edwards Lifesciences, the American medical device giant, announced the acquisition of the Israeli company Innovalve Bio Medical.

JULY 15, 2024ByWALLA! MONEY

Residing in a ‘greener’ environment helps heart-bypass surgery patients live longer

Researchers say that better surroundings can be a beneficial factor in recovering from trauma.

MARCH 31, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Shade the home garden with a shade net and start enjoying

Extracellular bubbles in the heart muscle may cause higher cancer risk, new study shows

Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and at Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer have found a mechanism that is responsible for the increased risk of getting cancer among heart disease patients.

MARCH 19, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

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

What is the best time of day to exercise?

If you plan to exercise during the day, certain times may have certain advantages, specifically during the morning.

MARCH 11, 2024ByMAYA ROSEMAN

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.

MARCH 7, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Un empleado trabaja con células madre en el laboratorio del doctor Ali Ertuerk en Múnich, Alemania 23 de abril de 2019.

How does eating nuts impact your brain? - study

Dr. Maya Roseman details the advantages of including almonds, walnuts, and more into our diet.

MARCH 6, 2024ByMAYA ROSEMAN

The medical establishment's role in heart attack rehabilitation - opinion

The third installation of a coach's advice on life after a heart attack.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024ByALAN FREISHTAT