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University of Bristol | Dr Mark Bond

The build-up of scar tissue in the heart (fibrosis) is a key process that contributes to heart failure. It is caused by an increased number of cells called fibroblasts, which lay together to form scar tissue. The result is that the heart wa...

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Serves: 6, Prep time: 150

These are great hot from the pan, wrapped up and served immediately but work equally well when cold, making them perfect picnic fare.

Smoothies are 1 of your 5-a-day, but they’re also high in sugar and contain less fibre than whole fruits and vegetables. Find out some of the downsides and how to make them healthier.

We asked readers for their perfect poached egg tips, and got some great responses. Here's the best of them.

RESEARCH

University College London | Professor Shamshad Cockcroft

Supervised by Professor Shamshad Cockroft, a PhD student is investigating how we keep the mitochondria inside heart cells working properly, so they can provide the energy the heart needs to beat. A molecule called cardiolipin is essential ...

A fear of side effects of statins can put people off taking them, but now BHF research shows that people experience the same side effects when taking a dummy pill.

Being diagnosed with a health condition can be daunting. Lulu Trask talks to Professor Paul Bennett about ways to deal with diagnosis.

We are appealing to KPMG staff members to vote for the BHF in the KPMG Charity Partnership charity vote.

RESEARCH

University of Birmingham | Dr Neena Kalia

In heart failure, the heart cannot pump blood around the body as well as it used to and people become extremely tired and short of breath. Heart failure usually occurs after the heart muscle becomes damaged from a heart attack and, in sever...

We have awarded over £800,000 to fund five ambitious research projects at centres across the UK.