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Developing new ways to predict which fatty arteries could cause a heart attackImperial College London | Dr Pettahandige de Silva
Dr Pettahandige de Silva and his colleagues at Imperial College London are looking for ways to detect which fatty build-ups in arteries supplying the heart are likely to cause heart attacks. Dr de Silva has developed a technique to enco...
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Could we use new diabetes medicines to reduce damage caused by heart attack?University College London | Dr Robert Bell
A heart attack occurs when an artery supplying blood to the heart becomes blocked. The heart muscle is then deprived of essential oxygen and nutrient supplies and, if left untreated, will begin to die. During a heart attack, up to half of p...
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Message from our Chief Executive, Dr Charmaine Griffiths
Our Chief Executive, Dr Charmaine Griffiths, shares a message to our supporters in regards to the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic.
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BHF science helped keep me alive: "Sharing your story can give you strength"
BHF research has shaped what we know about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a heart condition which has rocked Thanieth’s life.
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The molecular causes of heart disease in diabetes induced by a high-fat dietQueen's University Belfast | Dr Qiaozhu Su
A high-fat diet can lead to type 2 diabetes – where blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high and not regulated. People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of heart and circulatory diseases. Molecules called microRNAs (miRNAs) contr...
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Using Big Data to detect side effects of statins, for better informed prescribingUniversity of Oxford | Dr Christina Reith
Statins are medicines that lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. These benefits have been proven in many clinical trials, including the BHF-funded Heart Protection Study. However, there is public concern...
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Our partnership with Tesco
The UK's largest retailer, Tesco, has partnered with us, Cancer Research UK and Diabetes UK to help tackle some of the UK's biggest health challenges.
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Study in Birmingham could lead to better detection of people with irregular heart rhythm
Researchers have found that a simple blood test could be used to screen certain patients for a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation (AF).
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Developing a more accurate test to predict a person’s risk of heart diseaseLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Dr Anoop Shah
Doctors have a number of tests they can use to help predict a person’s risk of developing heart and circulatory disease in the future. Although they are reasonably accurate, sometimes they over-estimate the risk. A new and very sensitive...
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Free ways to make your walk more exciting
Try some of these fun ideas to add some variety or extra motivation to your walks.