Oxygen therapy for patients suffering from a heart attack does not prevent heart failure, study finds

Oxygen therapy does not prevent the development of heart failure. Neither does it reduce the long-term…

Red light at night: A potentially fatal attraction to migratory bats

Night time light pollution is rapidly increasing across the world. Nocturnal animals are likely to be…

Genetic analysis of Florida’s invasive pythons reveals a tangled family tree

A new genetic analysis of invasive pythons captured across South Florida finds the big constrictors are…

Why the effects of a boozy binge could last longer than you think

A new study suggests that the effects of alcohol on our mental processing could extend to…

Meet the virtual pooch that could help prevent dog bites

A virtual dog could soon be used as an educational tool to help prevent dog bites,…

A smartphone application can help in screening for atrial fibrillation

A smartphone application (app) can help in screening for atrial fibrillation, according to late breaking results…

Unnecessary heart procedures can be avoided with non-invasive test

Unnecessary heart procedures can be avoided with a non-invasive test, according to late breaking research.

Major cause of heart attacks in women investigated in new study

Researchers are reporting the initial findings of a study on spontaneous coronary artery dissection, a major…

Too much of a good thing? Very high levels of ‘good’ cholesterol may be harmful

New research shows that very high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or 'good') cholesterol may be…

Scans cut heart attack rates and save lives, major study finds

Heart scans for patients with chest pains could save thousands of lives, research led by the…