Icelandic scientists have uncovered parts of the human genome which regulate blood pressure. Read the full story

No one would deny that most doctors have a lot of heart, but surgeons at one Danish hospital are leaving no room for debate. The 200-kilo heart of a giant finback whale has been delivered to Skejby Hospital in Arhus, after the creature became trapped and died in Vejle Fjord a month ago. Read the full story

Soothing music is to be played in ambulances in Denmark after patients suffering with heart problems complained of stress in transit to hospital. Read the full story