newshttps://www.bhf.org.uk/rss/newsNews from the BHFen{78A43A47-6B1C-41EF-984A-B36F19844F15}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/july/modern-service-framework-plan-save-more-lives-heart-disease-strokeGovernment publishes new plan to save thousands of lives from heart disease and strokeToday the UK Government has published the Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/july/bp-cuff-doctor-1200-630.jpg?rev=19c3ccb98b094087b622ee2aec961626https://www.bhf.org.uk/A White man in a light blue t shirt has a blood pressure cuff around his right arm, he has his back to the camera. A young Asian woman in a white doctor's coat with a stethoscope around her beck is taking notes{0D190792-C8DE-4D0E-A21C-F8E0712ECC3D}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/july/charmaine-blog-westminster-debate-early-deathsWestminster debate puts heart disease back on the political agendaOur Chief Executive, Dr Charmaine Griffiths, explains why this week’s Westminster debate on heart disease matters for millions of people across the UK.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/july/heart-man-clutching-chest-with-gp-1200-630.jpg?rev=3392f425d44e44cf98df63ffba26fa0dhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/An old white man with white beard clutches his chest with his right hand, he is wearing a long sleeved grey sweatshirt. A doctor wearing blue scrubs is sitting to his left holding a notepad and dark pen. They are in a medical setting but it's cropped closely so you can't see their faces or much of the background.{0A2A4046-592E-46CE-9258-717EF9AFB452}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/june/bhf-signs-charter-to-help-deliver-flexible-working-for-women-in-scienceBHF signs charter to help deliver flexible working for women in scienceWe are proud to support a new charter which will lead to more paid family leave for PhD students and flexible working for women in research.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/june/female-researcher-1200x630.jpg?rev=939d5374b27a4b419302295c8a3b6da4https://www.bhf.org.uk/Cartoon image of female researcher with a microscope{3E36AED4-62B1-4AB6-A024-45724BECD263}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/july/accelerating-impact-translational-researchAccelerating impact: translational researchAccelerating impact: why translational research is central to BHF’s future Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:30:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/july/bryanwilliams_hr-1200x630.jpg?rev=7f714ea0c08048caadd5d96a64a386e4https://www.bhf.org.uk/BHF Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, Professor Bryan Williams{14D412E1-1AA4-4DF4-AC76-CB14EDF34950}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/june/strong-muscles-linked-to-lower-heart-attack-riskStrong muscles linked to lower heart attack riskPeople with strong muscles in their chest and back are less likely to have heart attacks, according to AI analysis of heart scans.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/june/high-density-muscle-1200x630.png?rev=e0aaf4d97d1a4e289b4aae2ccbcf2561https://www.bhf.org.uk/Scan image of a chest with high-density muscle {F00FBAA7-34E1-46E3-A43E-141E13CD12A6}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/june/bhf-calls-on-researchers-worldwide-to-go-above-and-beyond-for-landmark-ai-funding-schemeBritish Heart Foundation calls on researchers worldwide to ‘go above and beyond’ for landmark £10m AI funding schemeCharity issues call for projects that can deliver 'transformative progress' in heart and circulatory disease Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/june/ai-gc-1200x630.jpg?rev=3adc920abfb148fa86d7f966c47c4b07https://www.bhf.org.uk/A researcher in a lab coat sits at a lab bench and types with gloved hands on a laptop{A09DD3BF-08FE-4AEA-8962-7D7DF8DA3AFB}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/june/bhf-warns-of-170000-preventable-deaths-from-obesity170,000 lives at risk over next decade from weight-linked cardiovascular diseaseAround 45 people per day are expected to die from cardiovascular disease linked to excess weight and obesity in England over the next decade.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/june/obesity-story-1200x630.png?rev=7135aec56ea5459a98b1678fc98cebf7https://www.bhf.org.uk/A young Black man with short black hair and beard is shopping in a supermarket and goes to pick something from the shelf. He is carrying a red shopping basket in his left hand. He is wearing a gold-yellow shirt.{2D195851-1E4C-4B90-B70C-ECA7212ECABF}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/june/how-decades-of-rich-data-means-heart-patients-are-poised-to-rapidly-benefit-from-ai‘A moment of real opportunity’: How decades of rich data means heart patients are poised to rapidly benefit from the AI healthcare revolution, experts say‘A moment of real opportunity’: How decades of rich data means heart patients are poised to rapidly benefit from the AI healthcare revolution, experts sayMon, 29 Jun 2026 01:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/june/grand-challenge-1200x630.jpg?rev=f3f090e281fa45c1a1302374250fa5a3https://www.bhf.org.uk/Doctor in a lab coat holding a tablet with various AI holograms coming out of it{04C17B8F-5121-4917-9BAF-8388DD06343B}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/june/brave-transplant-survivors-gave-their-old-hearts-to-researchMeet three brave transplant survivors who gave their old hearts to researchMeet three brave transplant survivors who gave their old hearts to help advance cardiovascular researchMon, 22 Jun 2026 11:30:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/june/living-donor-pic-1200x630.jpg?rev=7f53e1d7d12d4925ae39be03c1f75960https://www.bhf.org.uk/Hands clasping an ornamental heart{7B597026-7DA4-4903-97CE-98EF565C613F}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/june/nihr-announces-over-37m-funding-to-support-early-career-researchersNIHR announces over £37m funding to support early career researchersThe NIHR has announced over £37 million in funding to medical research charities that support early career researchers, including usMon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/june/early-career-funding-1200x630.jpg?rev=f79a19b2adc24da59fb37cc4bd5cc985https://www.bhf.org.uk/A younger researcher sits at a bench pipetting, whilst an older researcher leans over them and instructs{DCF7AB37-345E-4743-9F24-208764D582BA}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/june/superhuman-ai-powered-ecgs-move-a-step-closer-to-clinical-useSuperhuman AI-powered ECGs move a step closer to clinical useAI detection of hidden heart signals in ECGs, developed with support of BHF funding over many years, is a step closer to being rolled out in hospitals following the launch of a spinout companyMon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/june/drng_hammersmithhospital-1200x630.jpg?rev=ef87d029c87946fb8386089035025acfhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Looking over Dr Ng's shoulder as he looks at an ECG recording on a computer screen{3A022B54-4892-4CFF-8D06-8DD92536D908}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/june/bhf-proposes-150-shop-closures-to-maintain-sustainable-retail-networkBHF proposes 150 shop closures to maintain sustainable retail networkToday we have announced proposals to close around 150 of our shops and stores over the next two financial years.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/june/bhf-logo-on-red-background_1200x630.png?rev=4e2ba47490824783a9ac0490abef6059https://www.bhf.org.uk/The British Heart Foundation heart pulse logo in white next to white text that says 'British Heart Foundation' on a red background{D57BD59E-E795-419F-A978-37707E6BB9B9}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/june/phone-calls-from-a-pharmacist-could-help-people-achieve-healthy-cholesterolPhone calls from a pharmacist could help people achieve healthy cholesterolRegular follow-up calls from a pharmacist can help people lower their ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol by reminding them to take their medicationWed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/june/pharmacy-call-1200x630.jpg?rev=a212a2af44144d23bc127006efb5cd05https://www.bhf.org.uk/Pharmacist calling a patient{62E17E94-11B2-44A3-85AE-D070865CFCD0}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/june/almost-one-in-10-people-in-high-risk-groups-may-have-had-a-hidden-heart-attack-study-suggestsAlmost one in 10 people in high-risk groups may have had a hidden heart attack, study suggestsA “shocking” proportion of over-50s with common health problems like high blood pressure are having undetected heart attacksTue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/june/hidden-heart-attack-1200x630.jpg?rev=42324db755554de29fb3af2a614311e2https://www.bhf.org.uk/Woman in pain clutching her chest{638190D7-4BD3-49CB-866B-61659A55AF4E}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/june/every-time-i-ate-a-meal-i-feared-my-heart-would-stop-beating"Every time I ate a meal I feared my heart would stop beating"Extremely rare medical condition, which caused a mother-of-two to black out when she ate, has been successfully treated using a cutting-edge medical procedureTue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/june/sarah-hall-1200x630.jpg?rev=1347e9a163664d8fb4c61eec765a7902https://www.bhf.org.uk/Sarah Hall smiling with her dog{5B4BA27F-79B1-4321-AB98-501FBD2A5DAD}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/june/one-in-five-people-with-unhealthy-fat-could-have-a-heart-attackOne in five people with unhealthy fat could have a heart attackA simple blood test has revealed one in five people living with overweight and ‘unhealthy fat’ could have a heart attack in the next 10 years, in a study funded by us.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/june/unhealthy-fat-1200x630.jpg?rev=bbd9bdfc00c04e6b9cc2376b8a11f337https://www.bhf.org.uk/A gloved hand holds a test tube of blood{112C406B-3EAC-40B3-9FA6-F35EEA2DE0F5}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/may/global-research-team-announced-visible$55m for global research team to transform diagnosis and treatment of ‘invisible’ heart conditionAn international team of researchers has been announced to lead a major new global research programme aiming to accelerate improvements in women’s heart health.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/woman-chest-pain-1200-630.jpg?rev=d7716c7ec1ae4be0a97ee7f3db2d981ehttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A zoomed in photo of a white woman's chest, her right arm is clutching her heart. She's got shoulder length straight blonde hair and is wearing a cornflower blue button up shirt.{A2F558FF-9884-4D25-93CD-8778A8CA59C1}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/may/hot-weather-warning-heart-patients-heat-alertsHot weather warning for heart patients amid heat alertsWith temperatures soaring across parts of the UK from today, we are warning of the potential dangers posed by the hot weather for people with heart conditions. Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/may/hot-weather-woman-1200-630.jpg?rev=721068d7a41342b5ba824537181e9d4bhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A young Black woman holds her hand to her forehead, looking visibly flushed. She is wearing a turquoise blue V neck t shirt. A white fan is pointing towards her with motion blur. {998F2217-F950-4FA8-AE6A-A72D2AC791D1}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/may/wembley-stands-renamed-at-sky-bet-efl-play-offsWembley stands renamed at Sky Bet EFL Play-OffsWembley Stadium stands are being temporarily renamed in honour of four football supporters with inspiring cardiac arrest stories at the Sky Bet EFL Play-Offs Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/may/120-x-630sky-bet-every-minute-matters-play-offs.jpg?rev=4e22ad4491e34ade9946d60b9afed142https://www.bhf.org.uk/Callum Lawson, Pippa Sharman, Ed McCann, Andy Wall and Tom Lockyer sitting in the renamed stands at Wembley Stadium{7DFCDC88-9A5C-4F4D-AA11-E9BF3F12DA45}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/may/silent-killer-warning-5-million-unaware-high-blood-pressure'Silent killer' warning as 5 million in UK are unaware they have high blood pressureSilent killer warning 5 million unaware high blood pressureWed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/may/blood-pressure-1200-630.jpg?rev=bdf00eb374b64b4e85d407500b89714ahttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A Black man whose head and shoulders are out of shot takes a blood pressure reading of himself at home. He is wearing a light blue fabric shirt, and medium wash blue jeans. {EFF40697-D5D4-42AA-B2BB-5AC78F0CA9EA}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/may/building-momentum-for-women-in-cardiovascular-scienceBuilding momentum for women in cardiovascular scienceThis International Women's Day, we brought together researchers and clinicians from across cardiovascular field for our second Women in Science event.Mon, 11 May 2026 15:29:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/may/wis/women-in-science-1200x600px.jpg?rev=53af3bc290bc47f28c5b9f83c6b8c3e1https://www.bhf.org.uk/Women in Science event attendees{BF8D8FA1-6EFF-44EF-9FD8-5DC4DC109762}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/may/european-cardiovascular-research-alliance-awards-over-5-million-to-drive-new-breakthroughsEuropean cardiovascular research alliance awards over £5 million to drive new breakthroughsThe UK, France, Germany, and the Netherlands are coming together to accelerate breakthroughs in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of heart diseaseThu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/may/icrpa-1200x630.jpg?rev=c039b0df3d4644d0b07b82831eed06a2https://www.bhf.org.uk/Doctor holding a stethoscope{E7C4D0F0-073D-471C-A68F-63277428E186}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/may/matt-bonam-appointed-as-executive-director-at-the-bhf-data-science-centreMatt Bonam appointed as Executive Director at the BHF Data Science CentreWe are delighted to welcome new Executive Director Matt Bonam, who will lead the Centre into its next phaseWed, 06 May 2026 16:30:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/may/matt-bonam-alt-1200x630.jpg?rev=43cae7ca4d8944ec869b359dec441df9https://www.bhf.org.uk/A photograph of Matt Bonam looking into the camera{2DD029D8-36A6-4AE8-8CB9-C2918B93C486}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/tobacco-and-vapes-act-becomes-lawTobacco and Vapes Bill becomes lawThe Tobacco and Vapes Act has now passed through Parliament and become law.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:54:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/smoking-image-1200x630.jpg?rev=dcfbb93c2d9040a590f49e4ac729d65fhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A disembodied hand lights a cigarette using a lighter{8226D9CD-A37E-4A16-9F44-0CDEC647AF11}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/new-study-reveals-differences-in-death-rates-between-two-treatments-for-cadNew study reveals differences in death rates between two treatments for CADA new study has revealed how short term and five-year mortality are varied for two different treatments for coronary artery diseaseTue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/pci-cabg-1200x630.jpg?rev=aad2ff239d754b99a2ce3f2a210eb142https://www.bhf.org.uk/Four medical professionals dressed in blue scrubs stand over a patient and carry out heart surgery in an operating theatre{B08169BB-1E93-4DC6-8BEC-68A3E3B1E910}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/daily-blood-pressure-checks-following-birth-could-protect-women-after-common-pregnancy-issueDaily blood pressure checks following birth could protect women after common pregnancy issueChecking blood pressure daily at home could cut the risk of a future heart attack or stroke for new mothers who had high blood pressure during pregnancyMon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/hypertensive-pregnancy-1200x630.jpg?rev=8c0ae237438d49ac98ea87cbe6963447https://www.bhf.org.uk/Pregnant woman with her hands on her stomach{CB1E9506-F460-4540-BAC3-C08487C363B7}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/womens-health-strategy-time-for-action-medical-misogynyIt's time for action on medical misogynyOur chief executive Dr Charmaine Griffiths shares her thoughts on the Renewed Women's Health Strategy for England.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/new-womens-health-1200-630.jpg?rev=2b59380fa5a04552861034975025d1a9https://www.bhf.org.uk/Four women in workout clothes stand in a row laughing and smiling with each other. A black women with long blonde and black braids has her face turned away from the camera, and is wearing a pink top. The second woman is White and has short white grey hair, wears black rimmeed glasses and is wearing an orange jacket zipped up with a blue top underneath. The third woman is mixed race and has shoulder length dark wavy hair and is smiling at the Black woman. She is wearing a dark red jacket and has a black yoga mat rolled up under her arm. The fourth woman has white grey hair with a sweeping side fringe tinged with dark grey, and is wearing a black cropped jacket which has a chequered black and white pouch over the stomach, it's zipped up with a yellow turtleneck top underneath. There are green leafed trees in the background.{828BC23D-1561-4ABF-B764-402ED9706664}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/academy-of-medical-sciences-supports-emerging-research-leadersAcademy of Medical Sciences supports emerging research leadersThe Academy of Medical Sciences has awarded £6.3m funding, with the support of BHF, to emerging research leadersThu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/springboard-1200x630.jpg?rev=f1f86854e1054611a0edab2ce7773ac2https://www.bhf.org.uk/Scientist in a lab putting a blue liquid into a test tube in front of a computer{5A3AA3F6-4D17-4E1B-87D8-4C3BF8CBAC0C}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/prof-sir-magdi-yacoub-honoured-with-red-plaqueProfessor Sir Magdi Yacoub honoured with BHF red plaqueGlobally-renowned surgeon Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub has been honoured with a red plaque from the British Heart Foundation at Harefield HospitalTue, 14 Apr 2026 11:11:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/professor-sir-magdi-yacoub-plaque-1200x630.jpg?rev=ea50608ab12e41fab808310d57de75f3https://www.bhf.org.uk/Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub stands next to his Lifetime Achievement Award plaque from the BHF{D0B2ADC5-0511-45F1-B353-8EEF49D424D2}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/garfield-weston-foundation-donation-2026Garfield Weston Foundation donates landmark £6m to BHF to tackle heart failureWe have received the largest philanthropic gift in our history from Garfield Weston Foundation to fund transformational heart failure research.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:30:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/heart-failure-1200x630.jpg?rev=36bc33fd18b04ea5a85e8381dfbfbc68https://www.bhf.org.uk/Stock photo of an anatomical model of a heart, with a doctor in the background looking at heart scan images. {A88E1B05-3DDF-4171-B3C4-86D798FB528F}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/new-ai-tool-can-predict-heart-failure-at-least-five-years-before-it-developsNew AI tool can predict heart failure at least five years before it developsBHF-funded researchers have developed a new AI tool can predict heart failure at least five years before it develops using routine heart scansWed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/patient-scan-1200x630.jpg?rev=98c94926c1724c40a0965e8ad03c5a9dhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A patient lies on the bed in front of a scanner with a doctor stood next to them{B12F1FBD-180E-4C1A-B039-B1254CD6CFF5}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/fun-fitness-survey-2026Having fun with fitness could motivate Brits to exercise more, new BHF survey suggestsA quarter of Brits say their top fitness goal this spring and summer is simply to enjoy themselves, recent survey found.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/april/fun-fitness-survey-news-story/fun-fitness-survey-hero-pic-1300x630.jpg?rev=1eab4cf5918542c78d452252df0bd1afhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Stock photo of five multi generational and diverse women standing side by side outside with arms around each other's shoulders, looking happy and joyful in bright colourful workout clothing.{42D34781-8487-43F5-AE17-2AECF8339ECA}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/april/bhf-gender-and-ethnicity-pay-gap-reportBHF gender and ethnicity pay gap reportBritish Heart Foundation analysis shows it has no gender and ethnicity pay gapsThu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/gender-ethnicity-pay-gap-1200-630.jpg?rev=9f008fec0db14ca38db62f17279996achttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A group of people{C88DFA40-55AF-47E7-9EDA-B99392951F87}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/british-heart-foundation-warns-that-many-gut-friendly-foods-come-with-a-heart-health-catchBritish Heart Foundation warns that many gut-friendly foods come with a heart health catchThe British Heart Foundation is urging people to look more closely at some popular gut-friendly foods which may also come with hidden risks for heart healthFri, 27 Mar 2026 00:30:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/kimchi-sauerkraut-1200x630.jpg?rev=91fbbbe9ca2d4b4cba285f1fcf73ec26https://www.bhf.org.uk/Jars of kimchi and sauerkraut on a counter top{0331E3DE-849A-4672-BC7F-CF895990693B}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/politicians-in-northern-ireland-and-scotland-share-impact-of-living-with-cardiovascular-diseasePoliticians in Northern Ireland and Scotland share impact of living with cardiovascular disease for BHF red bench campaignKeep Us Beating, the new BHF campaign to highlight that every 3 minutes someone in the UK dies from cardiovascular disease, has been reinforced by an extended campaign in the devolved nations.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/bhf-red-bench-stormont-pic-1-800x600.png?rev=8bb9a74af0c542379f43f21e5dfcb4e1https://www.bhf.org.uk/Three white people sit on a red bench in front of Stormont in Northern Ireland{71E41636-7811-43D7-B36F-3BCED9EBAF9F}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/bhf-commits-28m-to-refreshed-phd-programmeBHF commits £28 million to refreshed PhD programmeBHF commits £28 million to refreshed PhD programmeMon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/phd-1200x630.jpg?rev=fa04d00dffb942609c2c0ea0d99f77fehttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Two scientists in a lab looking through microscopes{5E85E26E-53D6-4676-A522-D4261BF76AD7}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/recognition-for-bhf-chair-of-trustees-karen-frankRecognition for BHF Chair of Trustees Karen FrankBHF’s Chair of Trustees, Karen Frank, has won a Non-Executive Director Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership, governance and impactFri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/ned-awards-1200x630.jpg?rev=0ff5303261b646239643b63f22dc95cdhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/From left to right: Mark Ashton-Rigby, Charmaine Griffiths, Karen Frank, Mark Fitzpatrick, Bryan Williams and Simon Ray attending the Non-Executive Director Awards{BF2586DE-7847-4736-89E7-4EB52EF7B81F}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/gerry-mccann-appointed-bhf-professor-of-cardiologyProfessor Gerry McCann appointed BHF Professor of CardiologyWe are pleased to announce that Gerry McCann has been appointed BHF Professor of Cardiology at the University of LeicesterWed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/patient-mri-scan-1200-630.jpg?rev=07c64eafdd434f80b31f30873b945d4bhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Photo of a patient and doctor preparing for an MRI scan{ABAA63D2-EFF8-488C-8DD0-17908E95AD7E}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/learning-from-soft-drinks-industry-levy-sugar-taxSweet success: What we can learn from the Soft Drinks Industry LevyPolicy Officer Zoe Rostas reflects on what the Soft Drinks Industry Levy has achieved.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/fizzy-drinks-1200-630.jpg?rev=035647ad083d44ed87549b57271c4046https://www.bhf.org.uk/Four fizzy drinks lined up on a wooden table against a garden backdrop. The drinks left to right are: orangeade, lemonade, cola, and a bright red fizzy drink.{23D99A2B-8177-4052-AA62-07A268E2F3C3}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/lauren-cooley-announced-as-new-retail-ambassadorLauren Cooley announced as new Retail AmbassadorDevon-based sustainable style creator Lauren Cooley is our new BHF Retail Ambassador, inspiring more people to shop and donate preloved across the UK.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/lauren-cooley-1200-630.png?rev=86ee8b0912554d0aa0edc98e6865fed1https://www.bhf.org.uk/A white women with dark long blonde hair wearing a wide brimmed black hat and a black fluffy coat stands outside a BHF charity shop{EC86B5B1-D28C-4490-BDCD-4539D80D7C93}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/bhf-announce-partnership-with-toolstationBHF announce partnership with ToolstationBritish Heart Foundation partners with Toolstation to champion heart health in the trade sector Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/1200-x-630-ts-hearty.png?rev=51ca5026a89243a8bd53894703357d32https://www.bhf.org.uk/Image of BHF's Hearty mascot outside a Toolstation branch {B12A1427-CC91-4CBE-B143-1FF09F7A0797}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/professor-tim-chico-new-director-of-healthProfessor Tim Chico appointed as new Director of HealthWe’re delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Tim Chico as our new Director of Health. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:30:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/prof-tim-chico-1200-630.jpg?rev=54278285e7a64ac18db7711c132cca1ehttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Professor Tim Chico. He is a white man with short grey hair. He is smiling and wearing a navy blue shirt with a light grey suit jacket.{07887F70-5232-4ABA-8ECF-D3CD900A4490}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/march/cardiovascular-disease-inequalities-challenge-consortium£50m cardiovascular disease inequalities challenge consortium launchedWe are delighted to be partnering with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) as they launch a consortium for a £50million challenge which seeks to address inequalities in cardiovascular disease (CVD). Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/march/scales-1200-630.jpg?rev=7d11f2f712994c28a3fb02051d148babhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/A set of bronze scales against a white plain background, the right scale is lower than the left{2263DE7F-67C5-40B1-BFB6-D42DD4F571B0}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/introducing-our-new-fellowship-schemesIntroducing Our New Fellowship SchemesWe’ve streamlined and modernised our schemes to provide clearer pathways for career progression, greater flexibility, and enhanced resources for training and development. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2025/november-2025/the-hearts-silent-fight-1200x630.png?rev=2a7ff36c74264343b069db49be8ebe80https://www.bhf.org.uk/An image of a heart engulfed in red scar tissue, with a small amount of green healthy tissue{5F4275D9-3AC6-4719-B3F8-94E21BED0D21}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/heart-researcher-inspired-to-help-others-following-her-own-experiences-with-heart-problemsHeart researcher inspired to help others following her own experiences with heart problemsA BHF-funded researcher has discussed how her heart conditions and subsequent stroke have affected her and inspired the life-changing research that she leadsTue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/angeliki-1200x630.jpg?rev=152ad64493d84b71bec66db457431d5fhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Dr Angeliki Asimaki stands in a park with a British Heart Foundation T-shirt on{FF578135-A97A-4709-B08D-4B23CDC4B575}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/bhf-publishes-its-first-policy-on-diversity-in-research-designBHF publishes its first policy on diversity in research designBHF has introduced a policy on diversity in research design, setting clearer expectations that, wherever possible, the research we fund is designed to be representative and inclusive.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2025/october-2025/socialising-1200x630.jpg?rev=bb93bb6b50f248a7999256d3ba82c2c3https://www.bhf.org.uk/A group of hands holding a heart{C1CF9703-3388-43F1-82DC-2AD2D58F3E42}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/smart-t-shirt-could-reveal-heart-conditions-in-danger-of-being-missedSmart T-shirt could reveal heart conditions in danger of being missedA smart T-shirt, being developed with funding from BHF, could reveal heart conditions in danger of being missedMon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/keenan-and-carly-holding-t-shirt-1200-x-630.jpg?rev=ab8ea46f41864a40b27c2bc07cc6dcd9https://www.bhf.org.uk/Dr Keenan Saleh, researcher, and Carly, research volunteer, smiling and holding the Smart AI powered T-shirt{06C5BAED-6584-4D36-99FB-74FEA152ECC0}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/tribute-to-professor-ken-taylorTribute to Professor Ken TaylorBritish Heart Foundation pays tribute to Professor Ken TaylorFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:35:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/prof-ken-taylor-1200x630.png?rev=94f40059600c4660ba9c71888bab4466https://www.bhf.org.uk/Head shot of Professor Ken Taylor sitting on an office chair{DE23CBAE-460A-4DC3-BB5E-42167FF7D99D}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/tom-lockyer-panini-launch-exclusive-sticker-bhfTom Lockyer and Panini launch exclusive sticker to support BHF Tom Lockyer and Panini launch exclusive sticker to support BHF this Heart Month Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/1200-x-630-tom-l-and-mascots.jpg?rev=e2bdad6ba5484586800adf539992d716https://www.bhf.org.uk/Image of Bristol Rovers mascots with Tom Lockyer and Hearty all holding Tom's special edition Panini card{8F9F0C92-6954-4A41-85B0-F5989F4CA3DB}https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/february/vin-and-omi-lfw-collection-for-bhfVIN + OMI LFW looks to drop exclusively on BHF’s eBayVIN + OMI are teaming up with us this London Fashion Week to unveil a collection crafted from garments found in our shopsWed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zhttps://www.bhf.org.uk//-/media/news-images/2026/february/1200x630-vinomi-3.jpg?rev=ed6840623ec94acf947d6dfcf33ff45bhttps://www.bhf.org.uk/Model walking down the catwalk who has orange fair and is wearing an orange and green suit