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University of Surrey | Dr Daniel Whelligan

Atherosclerosis, where blood vessels become ‘furred up’ and narrowed, is a major cause of death and disability in the UK. Statins are used to lower cholesterol for those with, atherosclerosis but they are not always well tolerated. There ar...

The BHF has responded to the Government's Autumn Statement.

We are calling for the nation to kick start their 2024 by having a declutter and generously donate any unwanted Christmas gifts. Whether it’s a jumper that doesn’t fit, a game you won’t play, or a book you already have, we will welcome any donations which can be resold to fund lifesaving research.

The average distance to the nearest defibrillator has more than halved in one area of Manchester, thanks to a groundbreaking new project.

When the coronavirus hit, Dr Ricky Vaja swapped his lab coat for scrubs and returned to the NHS frontline. He tells us about his experience and what he’s learned.

Carol Ighofose thought that she was having a heart attack - but she wasn't diagnosed until it was too late to save her heart from damage.

RESEARCH

Imperial College London | Dr Joseph Boyle

Haem is an important molecule in our blood that carries oxygen and gives blood its red colour. The amount of haem in the body is maintained by an enzyme called haem oxygenase 1 (HO-1). HO-1 breaks down bruises by converting the blood into h...

As National Heart Month begins, we are calling for a new focus on heart disease in Scotland, underpinned by the required investment.