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University of Leeds | Dr Vijayalakshmi Deivasikamani

The heart continuously pumps blood into the blood vessels, exerting a force on the walls of the blood vessels. It’s long been thought that this pressure is ‘sensed’ somehow by the specialist cells that line the vessels, and converted into s...

BHF Senior Dietitian Dell Stanford examines claims around dark chocolate’s benefits and answers whether it’s good for weight loss, diabetes, and cholesterol.

Joan Willett, a double heart attack survivor from Hastings who reached 108-years-old, passed away peacefully on Friday (29th November 2024).

Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty material (atheroma) inside your arteries. It’s a potentially serious condition that causes most heart attacks and strokes but often goes unnoticed.

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Imperial College London | Professor David Firmin

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful, safe research and clinical tool, with more than 2.3 million scans performed each year in the NHS. The BHF has awarded a grant to Professor David Firmin to study a new MRI method called diffusi...

Try some of these fun ideas to add some variety or extra motivation to your walks.

When should you see your doctor sooner? Find out the reasons to contact your GP about your care, from new or worsening symptoms to admin errors.

Researchers we've funded have developed a new artificial intelligence tool that can rapidly rule out heart attacks in people attending A&E, allowing them to be safely sent home.

Our expert explains whether you need to take vitamin D supplements.

Research, part-funded by the British Heart Foundation, has shown that for some people misusing steroids can be particularly dangerous.