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New more effective treatments for high blood pressure could be possible thanks to the discovery that the nitric oxide that regulates blood pressure is formed in nerves rather than in the walls of blood vessels.

Researchers that we fund at the University of Oxford have developed a new type of imaging test to provide an early warning of coronary artery disease, and the risk of heart attacks.

We’ve welcomed an announcement from Government that gives approved research studies, including UK Biobank and Our Future Health, access to anonymised GP data for people who have consented to take part.

Scarred heart and clotting blood are winning scientific images in national competition

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St George's, University of London | Professor Iain Greenwood

Professor Iain Greenwood and colleagues from St George’s, University of London, have been awarded a 3-year grant to establish how a specific fat molecule in cell walls called phosphatidyl 4, 5 bisphosphate (PIP2) controls the diameter of ar...

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

Nine easy ways to add vegetables to your everyday meals so you (or your kids) won’t even notice eating them

British Heart Foundation has partnered with ITN Business to launch ‘In a Heartbeat’, a news-style programme hosted by broadcaster and journalist Louise Minchin, this World Heart Day, 29th September 2024.

New research we funded at the University of Reading will aim to better understand how fish oils can help to reduce blood pressure.

Harry Redknapp announced as the manager of Team BHF for as he encourages successful ballot applicants to the 2022 TCS London Marathon to fundraise for the British Heart Foundation.