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We are encouraging shoppers to shop sustainably this Christmas by taking on their charity shop challenge.

The BHF has responded to the Government's Autumn Statement.

RESEARCH

University of Aberdeen | Professor Stefan Hoppler

Thanks to research, it is now possible to direct embryonic stem cells in the laboratory to mature into spontaneously contracting heart cells. However, these procedures are currently too inefficient and unreliable to generate stem cells that...

The BHF has partnered with the Medical Research Council to support large scale studies or strategic research infrastructure, where there is a benefit to the cardiovascular research community.

RESEARCH

University of Leeds | Professor Peter J Grant

After a heart attack the lack of oxygen to the heart muscle triggers a process called fibrosis, where scar tissue build-up prevents the heart from beating normally. Fibrosis plays an important part in heart failure development and also occu...

The number of people waiting for NHS treatment could double to 10 million by the end of the year, according to a new report.

More than 20million UK adults are classified as physically inactive increasing their risk of heart disease and costing the UK health service as much as £1.2billion each year according to our new report.

When GP Richard Gale had emergency heart surgery, he wasn't prepared for the stress, fear and nightmares that followed. He tells us how he sought help.

Find some great ideas and handy hints on how to organise a raffle to boost your fundraising!