The Lancet Countdown: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change is being launched today (Monday 14th Nov) at the COP22 climate talks taking place in...
WASHINGTON -- Despite being touted as a way to reduce emergency department visits, retail clinics opened near emergency departments had little effect on rates of...
Credit: University of Sydney Researchers at the University of Sydney have found that engaging in computer-based brain training can improve memory and mood in older...
Scientists have recently discovered a new bohaiornithid bird specimen from the Early Cretaceous Period of China with remarkably preserved feathers. Bohaiornithid birds belonged to enantiornithes,...
Kigali, 27 October 2016 - The Government of Rwanda in partnership with The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) will host the 27th TWAS General Meeting...
Global carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels did not grow in 2015 and are projected to rise only slightly in 2016, marking three years of...
Showy ornaments used by the male of the species in competition for mates, such as the long tail of a peacock or shaggy mane of...
A NEW personalised breast cancer programme which will map patients' DNA and RNA to tailor treatment for individuals launches at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge...
Credit: Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute Depression has been known to be associated with poor cardiovascular outcomes, but if patients who are depressed attend cardiac...
Credit: Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute Two differing blood clot prevention medications are just as safe and effective for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, a...
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Congenital heart disease (CHD), a group of abnormalities in the heart that develop before birth - including holes in the heart,...
Credit: Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute Atrial fibrillation patients with a prior history of stroke who undergo catheter ablation to treat the abnormal heart rhythm...
It is well known that following a healthy lifestyle -- not smoking, avoiding excess weight and getting regular exercise - can reduce the risk of...
SAN DIEGO - Scientists are uncovering clues to what might be unfolding in the relationship between the brain and immune system in those who suffer...
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued a recommendation statement regarding the use of statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults....
