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New research we have funded at the University of Leicester could identify new treatments for sepsis, a life-threatening condition that kills thousands of people each year.

Our Chief Executive, Dr Charmaine Griffiths, has been named one of the UK's top 10 CEOs based on employee reviews.

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

EVENT

Date

25 July 2026

Location

Minehead Basecamp, Somerset

Walk, jog or run along the stunning South West coastal path

RECIPE

Main meal, Serves: 2, Prep time: 20

Try our recipe for a Vietnamese-style pho that’s full of flavour from chilli, ginger, chicken and lime – but with no added salt.

Penny Lancaster visits the Royal Brompton Hospital to support the British Heart Foundation’s Christmas campaign to fund research to keep more families together

RESEARCH

Imperial College London | Professor Peter Weinberg

Atherosclerosis develops when fatty deposits build up in the walls of arteries narrowing them and thus reducing the amount of blood reaching organs. If a fatty plaque ruptures it can block the artery and cause a heart attack or stroke. We k...

Research highlights from this year's British Cardiovascular Society conference

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.