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Fats have important regulatory roles that help the heart to conserve energy when blood supply to the heart muscle is reduced, such as in a heart attack. Researchers from the University of Oxford think that the increased levels of fats seen in the hearts of people with type 2 diabetes might make their cells resistant to these important effects. They found that the hearts of rats with type 2 diabetes use up their energy supplies more quickly than those without the condition during a heart attack. This leaves their hearts with less energy – a strong predictor of worse outcomes after heart attack.

Our expert answers a question on whether avocados are a healthy option, and offers easy ways to eat and enjoy them. Find out more.

Doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Centre in the US have announced the world’s first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig’s heart into a human.

Looking for a heart-healthy meal you can cook in batches? Discover our easy recipes you can freeze for later, including butternut squash, minestrone and chicken noodle soup.

Gift Aid allows BHF to claim an extra 25% on donations. Learn what you need to know about Gift Aid, including how it works and what it can be claimed on.

Find out who our 2025 winners were and the stories that made them Heart Heroes.

Some mobile phones can interfere with ICDs and pacemakers. Hear from Cardiac Nurse Chloe MacArthur about what to watch out for.

Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia, affecting around 150,000 people in the UK. There is no cure, but we fund research that could change that.

Our four research grants committees include experts in basic and clinical cardiovascular research. Each of our committees meets four times a year other than the Translational Awards Committee which meets twice a year. Find out more about how we award research grants.

The devastating disruption to heart disease care caused by the pandemic could put lives at risk for years to come.