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Protective proteins in heart failureUniversity of Manchester | Dr Xin Wang
Heart failure is a devastating condition which affects over half a million people in the UK, and there is currently no cure. Scientists are trying to find new ways to repair the damage to heart muscle using stem cells, or help the heart to ...
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Watch: Healthy comfort food
Indulge with these healthy versions of macaroni cheese, pizza, and spaghetti bolognese.
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Preventing unwanted platelet activationUniversity of Reading | Professor Jonathan Gibbins
Professor Jonathan Gibbins and his team at the University of Reading will study what chemical signals keep platelets inactive when they are not needed for clotting. Platelets are blood cells that protect us from losing too much blood from a...
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National data service ‘will simplify access for researchers’
We welcome the announcement of a new Health Data Research Service by the Government this week.
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Research excellence at King’s College LondonKing's College London | Professor Ajay Shah
In 2008 the BHF began a £34 million investment strategy to support four top UK universities as BHF Centres of Research Excellence, aiming to secure the UK’s future as a world-leading force in heart research. One of these institutions was Ki...
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Why should I know my blood pressure?
Associate Medical Director Dr Mike Knapton tells Senior Cardiac Nurse Emily McGrath why it's important to get your blood pressure checked
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Understanding how aspirin affects blood clottingQueen Mary, University of London | Professor Timothy Warner
Professor Timothy Warner at Queen Mary, University of London is investigating how best to use aspirin to protect against heart attacks and strokes. During a heart attack small cells in the blood called platelets become activated and stick ...
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Be a savvy drinker
Have a few alcohol-free days a week. Use small glasses to encourage you to drink slower. Swap from pints to bottles to reduce your intake. Learn more.
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Scan cuts heart attack rates
A heart scan for patients who attend hospital with chest pain could save thousands of lives.
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How our arteries ageUniversity of Cambridge | Professor Martin Bennett
BHF Professor Martin Bennett and his colleagues at the University of Cambridge are studying artery ageing to find new ways to prevent it or slow it down. Ageing affects all the organs of the body, including our arteries. When they age, the...