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University of Nottingham | Professor Philip Bath

A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to become damaged or die. In a mini stroke, also known as a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), the disruption in blood flow is only temporary and peo...

New artificial intelligence technology to scan for heightened blood vessel inflammation can calculate a person’s risk of death from Covid-19 and Covid-19 variants. The technology could be used to tailor their treatment and give them the best chance of recovery according to new research we've funded and presented today at the British Cardiovascular Society conference.

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University College London | Professor Alexander Gourine

BHF-funded researchers at University College London are studying the connection between our brain and heart, and how activity through this connection declines in heart disease. Specialised nerves connect our brain to our heart. These nerve...

Looking after yourself can be tough when you’re living with a mental health problem. By taking small steps towards a healthier lifestyle, you can improve your overall health and feel better.

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Imperial College London | Professor Dr Thomas Brand

‘Popeye’ proteins are a newly discovered group of molecules in the outer surface of the cell, the cell membrane. They play a role in helping the heart rate to change in response to stress by interacting with other proteins (channels and pum...

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University of Birmingham | Professor Jonathan N Townend

Supervised by Professor Jonathan Townend, the Clinical Research Training Fellow on this project is working out why people with slightly reduced kidney function - a very common finding on blood tests - are more likely to develop heart and ci...

Cold temperatures can put your health at risk. Every year in the UK, there are about 29,000 extra deaths in the winter. We explain how to stay safe.

Why it pays to keep active as you age – and how best to do it.

Statins are associated with improved heart structure and function, according to research presented at the EuroCMR conference in Prague.

You can help heal hearts this Christmas by taking part in a BHF festive fundraisers. In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, the BHF needs the public’s support more than ever to enable it to continue our life saving research and provide vital support to the 7.4 million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory diseases.