A couple of new generation computed tomography scanners have been installed in hospitals in the UK. Advanced innovation tops previous models in terms of examination speed and safety. Full story

According to BBC, Harvard scientists have succeeded in engineering a fully functional cardiac muscle. During the experiment, they identified which heart stem cells produce muscle cells, fat tissue cells and the cells of cardiac conduction system. Full story

People whose thighs are less than 60 cm (23 inches) in diameter are at risk of premature death and heart disease. But bigger thighs have no protective effect on health, according to Danish scientists. Full story

The health benefits of chocolate remain very much questionable, and it looks as though they haven’t been thoroughly studied yet. Full story

Men are at greater risk of angina. This statement was made by British cardiologists after they examined a few thousand of patients in England and Scotland. Full story

It turns out people who tend to take their vacation in portions within a year instead of going on a full vacation put themselves at higher risk of heart attack. Full story