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Research has shown that media coverage on statins has led to an increase in patients stopping taking their medications.

Latest NHS England figures published today show that the number of people on cardiac waiting lists has risen to a record high of 380,787 at the end of March 2023 – an increase of nearly 8,000 people since last month.

RECIPE

Main meal, Serves: 2, Prep time: 20

This Italian dish is given a heart-healthy makeover with pearl barley, beetroot and Greek-style yoghurt

RECIPE

Main meal, Serves: 2, Prep time: 5

Packed with vegetables, this delish savoury dish is best served at room temperature, or cold the next day, with a salad.

Testosterone may be linked to the hardening of blood vessels associated with heart disease, shows research funded by the BHF and the BBSRC at the University of Edinburgh.

Dr Hazel Wallace aka. The Food Medic is officially announced as BHF ambassador. On Saturday, Hazel got to meet our One Beat Members at a cookery workshop.

EVENT

Date

4 April 2027

Location

Edinburgh

Kilomathon takes place in Edinburgh and is run on the beautiful Edinburgh cycle path network. Choose from 13.1K and 6.5K distances

Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum is a congenital heart condition which causes a blockage between the right ventricle and the lungs. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.

EVENT

Date

Sunday 16 August 2026

Location

Edinburgh

The route starts just outside Edinburgh. You’ll run out and back along the magnificent Golf Coast before finishing at Musselburgh Racecourse.

Find out what serum triglycerides are, what level is too high and how to reduce triglycerides, with tips from BHF Senior Dietitian Dell Stanford.