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Nearly half a million people missed out on starting medication to lower their blood pressure during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to research supported by the British Heart Foundation Data Science Centre at Health Data Research UK and published in Nature Medicine

Your risk of developing heart disease is affected by income, postcode, ethnicity and gender. Find out how we're tackling these inequalities across the UK.

Our research leadership team is responsible for the overall direction of our lifesaving research and how it is funded. Get in touch to find out more.

Recent media stories have claimed that statins cause heart disease. We disagree with the research review, which was reported on. The vast majority of evidence, including from studies we funded, shows statins are safe and effective at reducing a person's risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Drugs that repair damage to a gel-like layer in the tiny blood vessels of the heart could present a much-needed treatment for heart failure in people with diabetes, according to research we've funded and published today in Diabetologia.

Sleeping more than seven or less than six hours a night has been linked to a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to new research.

Study suggests extra virgin olive oil could cut heart disease risk.

Read our shortlist of the best autumn recipes, including warming soups, stews, bakes and puddings that will keep you satisfied while being kind to your heart.

The British Heart Foundation funds research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Contact us for more information about our research grants.