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Spotting the warning signs of a future heart attack in people with undiagnosed chest painKeele University | Professor Kelvin Jordan
Every year, up to two in every hundred adults in the UK visit their GP because of chest pain for the first time. GPs may refer people at risk of heart disease for further tests. For others, chest pain may be caused by a problem with the foo...
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Body mass index is a more powerful risk factor for diabetes than genetics
A person's Body Mass Index (BMI) is a more powerful predictor of whether they will develop diabetes than their genes, according to new research.
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Inclisiran: what you need to know about this cholesterol-lowering drug
Everything you need to know about inclisiran. Find out how it works, who is eligible and the common side effects.
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Heart failure hospital admissions rise by a third in five years
The number of people being admitted to hospital due to heart failure has risen by a third in the last five years, according to a new analysis by the British Heart Foundation.
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Developing a 3D imaging technique that detects heart disease earlyKing's College London | Dr Ran Yan
Dr Ran Yan is developing a new imaging technique which could help doctors detect the early signs of heart disease by measuring molecules called reactive oxygen species (ROS), which cause serious damage to cells. Excessive levels of ROS t...
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Studying the proteins that make platelets stick together in a blood clotUniversity of Oxford | Dr Robert Gilbert
Coronary heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer. Research to unravel the intricacies of blood clotting may reveal new ways to stop thrombosis, reducing the chance of severe illnesses such as heart attacks and strokes. Blood clot...
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Teaching the heart to repair itselfUniversity of Oxford | Professor Paul Riley
The BHF funds three pioneering Centres of Regenerative Medicine at top UK universities. Each centre has a different scientific focus, but together they are moving us closer to our goal of unlocking ways to repair the damage caused by a hear...
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The Big Stitch is back and challenging the nation to get crafty
During lockdown, many members of the public have been busy picking up new crafty hobbies, from upcycling furniture to giving a well-loved T-shirt an overhaul. Now, launching on 1st October for one month, The Big Stitch is encouraging shoppers to pop to their nearest British Heart Foundation (BHF) charity shop, buy an item and use their skills and creativity to give it a new look, to help raise funds for life saving research.
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Are 'popped' crisps a healthier option?
Our expert answers a question on whether 'popped' and baked crisps are healthier than the normal kind. Find out more.
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Can a new test identify people at high risk of heart attacks and strokes?University of Oxford | Professor Charalambos Antoniades
Professor Charalambos Antoniades at the University of Oxford wants to develop a new simple test that will identify people at high risk of heart attacks and strokes earlier than is currently possible. This could transform how we prevent and ...