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Scientists at the University of Exeter are to explore why some overweight people are less likely to develop heart disease than others.

Sky Bet, and the BHF, with the support of the EFL, kick off the second year of their Every Minute Matters campaign with the launch of the EFL ‘Red Boot’ – a new one-off award for 2025/2026 season for the best striker across all three tiers of the English Football League.

Personalised treatments for strokes and heart disease is closer thanks to ongoing BHF research funding at the University of Reading.

The Budget must prioritise the nation’s heart health to save lives over the next decade, we remind the Government today. The financial statement is due to be delivered on March 11.

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.

EVENT

Date

11 September 2026

Location

London

Enjoy a spirited 10km or 10-mile looped route through the capital, as darkness falls and the moon rises.

RESEARCH

University of Bristol | Professor Russell Jago

We know that keeping active and doing exercise helps to keep our hearts healthy, whilst sitting for long periods of time, whether watching TV, playing computer games or surfing the internet, can lead to high blood pressure and a higher risk...

RESEARCH

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Dr Emily Herrett

Statins are proven to reduce the risk of heart and circulatory disease. They are commonly prescribed in the UK but there is strong evidence to suggest that not all people eligible for statins receive them. This means that there may be heart...