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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.

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

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

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.

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


What energy drinks really do to the body

They look like just another soft drink, and promise immediate alertness. But behind the bright colors and sweet taste of energy drinks hides a combination that could be dangerous.

Energy drink

Why during the World Cup do more heart attacks occur? Cardiologist explains and warns

An Israeli cardiologist shares that he treated several fans who suffered a myocardial infarction during matches, and explains how emotional stress affects the cardiovascular system.

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

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

President Trump visited Walter Reed for the third time in 13 months, officially for his yearly checkup, following minor health concerns, MRI scans, and public scrutiny over swelling and a neck rash.

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

New study: This is the fruit that reduces inflammation and protects your heart

New study suggests that pomegranate, in combination with gut bacteria activity, may assist in reducing inflammation and stabilizing processes related to heart disease.

Pomegranate

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

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.

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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.

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These sleep habits may put your heart at risk

Researchers tracked participants’ sleep patterns for close to a decade using wearable devices.

Sleeping. Illustration.

From heart surgery to spinal tap: Physician ranks medical procedures by pain

Procedures that most commonly rate high on the pain scale involve bones and nerves, such as spinal fusion, open-heart surgery, and total knee replacement.

Anesthesia before surgery

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