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This early research looks at what happens when cells within the small blood vessels of the heart are exposed to high levels of the spike protein in a laboratory setting. It could help to start to explain some of the effects of severe Covid-19 infection, where levels of the virus are particularly high.

Some people with Marfan syndrome have weak blood vessels which are at risk of bursting. This can be fatal. We’ve been funding research to stop this.

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Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Dr Steffen Petersen

Osteoporosis is a condition resulting in weak and brittle bones that are more likely to break. It is common in the elderly, affecting over 3 million people in the UK, according to the National Osteoporosis Society. Heart disease and osteopo...

The British Heart Foundation has paid tribute to the life and work of BHF Professor Alan Williams, who sadly died on 4th May 2020. Professor Williams held one of the highest accolades awarded by the BHF, the Sir Thomas Lewis Chair of Cardiovascular Science, which he held from 2007 until his retirement in September 2019.

Leading researchers have signed an open letter urging the Government to prioritise cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the upcoming Life Sciences Plan.

Find out what these people have learned from living with a heart condition and what tips they’d give to others

Differences in the heart’s structure could explain why men and women have different risk of heart conditions

A series of radio ads were brought to an abrupt and heart-stopping halt by the sound of a flatlining heart monitor on August 1.

Our research helped to develop a new diagnostic tool to assess the severity of coronary heart disease.

Eating healthily is just one of the ways you can try to keep your heart healthy. Our healthy eating toolkit is packed full of tools and information to help you.