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4×4: The Norwegian fitness trend that promises a heart 20 years younger

This simple trend developed in Norway promises to dramatically improve fitness and heart health through three short workouts a week – but can we really trust the bold promises?

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 HADASSAH-UNIVERSITY Medical Center doctors are hard at work inserting an artificial heart into a patient, last week.(Hadassah-University Medical Center)

For the first time in Israel: Artificial heart is transplanted successfully

 Study reveals heart has ‘sweet taste’ receptors. Illustration.

Choosing health: Why you should live a healthy lifestyle even if you're unwell - opinion

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett donates blood in memory of Sgt. First Class Yona Betzalel Brief, March 27, 2025.

Post-Bennett heart attack: Warning signs and first aid treatment until MDA arrives


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.

 BiVACOR CEO Dr Daniel Timms pictured with the artificial heart.

Saudi hospital performs first fully robotic heart transplant in groundbreaking 2.5 hour operation

The innovation is hoped to shift heart transplant surgery away from traditional chest-opening procedures, which have long recovery periods lasting weeks or months.

Dr. Feras Khaliel, head of Cardiac Surgery and Director of the Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery Program at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, September 12, 2024.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 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.

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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.

 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.

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

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

 Even the coach can have a heart attack