Heart

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

“Organ donation gives life, literally. Whoever saves one life, saves an entire world,” said the doctor in charge of the transplant.

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.
Energy drink

What energy drinks really do to the body

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

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

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


Smart stethoscope diagnosing heart issues wins Tel Aviv start-up contest

Swedish firm Acorai was one of 64 start-ups to take part in the competition in Tel Aviv featuring medical innovation start-ups from around the world.

 Swedish start-up Acorai is seen winning the ICI conference in Tel Aviv for their smart stethoscope.

ECG, AI can predict if you'll die of heart failure - Israeli, US study

With the help of a simple ECG test and artificial intelligence, it is possible to identify candidates for heart failure and even predict mortality.

Virtual image of human heart

A glimpse into the future technologies of cardiology

The most recent and futuristic technological developments in the field will be presented at the Innovations in Cardiovascular Interventions (ICI) conference next month in Tel Aviv.

 Innovations in Cardiovascular Interventions (ICI) conference

Is Mario Kart the most stressful video game? - study

Following Mario Kart, the games that increased average heart rates the most were FIFA Football, Call of Duty, Dark Souls and Fortnite.

 Mario Karts.

Can video games trigger life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias in children?

A new research examines how video games can affect children with unrecognized cardiac arrhythmic conditions.

 THE IESF World Championships is comparable to the World Cup of gaming.

Want less stress in your life? Eat with your family - survey

A survey conducted by the American Heart Association showed that nearly all the participants reported lower levels of stress in their families when they eat dinner together.


Does your life flash before your eyes before your death? - study

Researchers found evidence that the brain may be capable of generating "coordinated activity during the near-death period."

From the 1543 book in the collection in National Institute of Medicine. Andreas Vesalius' Fabrica, showing the Base Of The Brain, including the cerebellum, olfactory bulbs, optic nerve

Is love the ultimate cure for the heart? - study

A study revealed that the neurohormone oxytocin induces epicardial cell proliferation, which is vital in forming Epicardium-derived Progenitor Cells (EpiPCs).

CPK model of the Oxytocin molecule C43H66N12O12S2

This surgeon has helped children get heart surgery in Israel for decades

No. 30 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: Save a Child's Heart president Prof. Arie Schachner.

 Prof. Arie Schachner, president of Save a Child's Heart.

Hello Heart's My Cholesterol in action

Cholesterol tracking has been made easy by this Israeli med-tech start-up.

Hello Heart's My Cholesterol in action