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Newcastle University | Professor Helen M Arthur

Our immune system evolved to fight infection and promote wound healing after injury. During a heart attack, injury is caused to the heart muscle by a blocked blood vessel. Though there is no infection immune cells found in the blood respond...

Get beach ready by signing up to our London to Brighton Bike Ride.

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Saturday 19 September 2026

Location

Surrey to Hove

Join thousands of other riders taking on Europe's largest charity mountain bike ride on Saturday 19 September 2026.

Max Jarmey, 27, took part in our latest Live & Ticking event alongside his cardiologist, BHF Professor Hugh Watkins.

The Government has announced £50 million to support charity funded early career researchers, in a move hailed by medical research charities.

From ketchup to brown sauce, soy sauce to pesto, we love adding flavour to our food. But there can be hidden health hazards, as Hannah Forster explains.

As the seasons change, schools return, and we introduce a new Prime Minister, September is a time to welcome fresh starts. This autumn, we are encouraging people everywhere to take on our Declutter challenge by donating preloved items and help fund lifesaving research.

RESEARCH

University of Oxford | Professor Kim A Dora

Blood flow in muscles continually changes depending on whether we are resting or active. To cope with these changes, blood vessels must adapt to meet the demands of rest and exercise. This is especially true in the heart, where vessels are ...

How we sit and stand affects our health more than we think. We share expert tips to help you improve your posture.

When a much-loved teddy bear was mistakenly donated to us, we launched a national bear hunt to find and return the beloved toy to its owner.