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University of Glasgow | Professor Christopher Loughrey

Glasgow researchers believe that the protein RUNX1 could hold the key to preserving heart function and preventing heart failure. Medical advances made over the last half century mean that more people survive a heart attack and return to ...

Can eating extra salt really reduce your life expectancy? We look behind the headlines of recent newspaper reports claiming that adding salt to food after cooking increases risk of an early death.

A global team are developing a ground-breaking genetic cure for inherited heart muscle diseases, thanks to our single biggest research grant ever.

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Saturday 27 June 2026

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Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier

Swim 1.4 miles between Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers in one of Europe's biggest charity open water swimming events.

A sport with worldwide appeal - table tennis can be played by all ages and abilities, even after a heart event. Find out how to get involved

Nicola Topping was told she had indigestion when she had chest discomfort. But later tests suggest it was probably a heart attack.

Scientists at the University of Oxford are to develop computer models of the human heart to better understand a deadly inherited heart condition.

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It has been a phenomenal year in the world of our research. From lifesaving dementia treatment to using fruit flies to better understand how the heart is formed, each discovery we fund helps take us a step closer to beating heartbreak forever. Here we take a look back at some of our research breakthroughs of 2023.

Sales of wet wood and coal are to be phased out in England from next year to help reduce air pollution levels, the Government has announced today. Our view is that the plans are a great first step, but the Government must now go further and faster to tackle air pollution and protect the nation's health.