Heart attack

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.
Calcium supplements

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

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

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

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New dramatic guidelines for preventing heart attacks


Australian martial artist dies for 28 minutes before coming back to life

An Australian taekwondo instructor died for 28 minutes after suffering a heart attack at a basketball game. He describes his out-of-body experience and urges others to learn CPR.

 Illustrative: When Phill Zdybel was dead, he described it as if his brain was still alive and he was able to see everything as a bystander.

This test can prevent a heart attack by catching symptoms early

A virtual catheterization (CT scan for the heart) test assesses the risk of a heart attack event in the next 10 years. It only takes a few minutes.

Virtual image of human heart

Afraid for your heart? This diet could help prevent heart attacks

Women who followed the Mediterranean diet had a 24% lower risk of heart disease and a 23% lower risk of early death.

 Heart attack (Illustrative)

Traffic is bad for your heart's health – study

According to the WHO, untreated hypertension can lead to a myriad of conditions like Angina, heart attacks, heart failure, irregular heartbeat and sudden death.

 A traffic jam during the holiday season in Jal el-Dib, Lebanon, on December 22, 2022. Psychologists say traffic congestion may be a contributing factor to road rage.

Sleep deprivation increases heart attack risks, study finds

While the effects of sleep on the human brain are well-documented, a new study provides evidence of how important sleep is to heart health.

 Illustrative image of a person sleeping.

Why grapefruit juice and tonic water can be detrimental to your health

In total, close to 100 different drugs are affected by grapefruit juice, and the number has only grown over the years.

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More people are at risk of heart failure worldwide, researchers say

Two out of 100 Israelis, Europeans, North Americans at risk for dangerous heart failure, according to researchers.

 Heart attack (Illustrative).

Priest says he went to Hell, wouldn't wish it on his worst enemy

Priest Gerald Johnson says he went to Hell after suffering a heart attack and describes the things he saw in a series of TikTok videos.

 The road to hell (illustrative)

Healthcare 2040: Could doctors predict your medical future?

Effectively collaborating with computers could help reduce errors and allow healthcare to shift from supplying patient-level, reactive therapeutics to predictive, proactive and preventative care.

 Gil Shwed (right) discusses rise in cyber attacks in the healthcare arena.

What does a heart attack feel like? The signs that everyone must know

Heart attacks can have different symptoms, and in any case of an abnormal feeling, it is important to get checked.

 Heart attack (Illustrative)