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Our Chief Executive, Dr Charmaine Griffiths, discusses what we at the BHF are doing to become a more diverse and inclusive charity,

British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland and Tier 4 Scotland shops reopen following lockdown

Tesco customers will be able to make a significant contribution to our life saving work over the next two weeks by supporting the Tesco Health Charity Partnership appeal.

Discover the latest research into regenerative medicine, from heart patches to gene therapy.

RESEARCH

University College London | Professor Stefan Trapp

Glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a molecule made by the gut and the brain that reduces appetite and helps control blood sugar levels. Drugs that mimic the effects of GLP-1 are currently used to lower body weight and treat diabetes. Howeve...

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the NIHR-BHF Cardiovascular Partnership provided a robust framework for the set-up and delivery of impactful Covid-19 research projects across the UK.

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King's College London | Professor Sergi Garcia-Manyes

During the course of a heartbeat, the muscle expands as the chambers fill with blood and then relaxes as the force of the contraction pushes oxygenated blood around the body. The versatile, elastic function of the heart is so important to i...

Cardiology patients and researchers will benefit from state-of-the-art MRI scanning facilities in Edinburgh thanks to a £400,000 grant from the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

BHF NI welcomes the return of Stormont Assembly to prioritise heart disease care

You may find that your body changes after a heart event. We share expert tips to help you accept your new body.