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University of Manchester | Dr Katharine Dibb

Heart cells from the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) are marked by deep grooves called transverse (t)-tubules, which are important for normal contraction of the heart. Heart cells from the upper chambers (atria) were thought to lac...

RECIPE

Main meal, Serves: 4, Prep time: 25

Sweet roasted squash and spicy turkey combine for this fun and colourful meal, which is packed with flavour.

RESEARCH

University of Manchester | Dr Halina Dobrzynski

Models of human anatomy have been used for centuries to teach doctors and improve our understanding of health and disease. In recent decades, the treatment of heart defects in babies has been vastly improved thanks to detailed anatomical mo...

Courtney shares her experience of the menopause, how it affected her and her cholesterol.

Smoking is very harmful for your heart. Find out more about how smoking affects your heart and why cigarettes, tobacco and vaping are harmful for your heart.

Heart and circulatory disease deaths related to air pollution on the island of Ireland could total 12,000 by 2030, we warn with the Irish Heart Foundation.

Part two in our series looking at stress and the heart.

Carotid artery disease is a common cause of stroke. What is it? What are the possible effects? How would you know if you had it? Find out more.

RECIPE

Main meal, Serves: 2, Prep time: 10

This quick pasta dish is an easy to prepare dish giving you a taste of the heart healthy Mediterranean diet.

We've awarded £35 million funding to nine leading UK universities, helping to strengthen work-leading cardiovascular disease research in the UK. The awards allow researchers flexibility to quickly launch ambitious projects and will help universities to attract the brightest minds, nurture new talent and foster collaboration.