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As the law changes on organ donation in England, we look at what this legislation means.

RESEARCH

University of Bristol | Professor Ingeborg Hers

Thrombosis is a serious condition that can develop when a blood vessel becomes damaged and small blood cells called platelets stick to the damaged area, forming a clot. If the clot breaks away from the vessel wall, it can block an artery le...

Heart nurse June Davison puts questions about angina, a common symptom of coronary heart and circulatory disease, to Dr Sarah Clarke.

Read our list of the most common blood tests you may have and what they reveal about the body.

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King's College London | Professor Michael Shattock

To work normally, heart muscle cells need to turn precise electrical impulses from nerves into the contracting motion of the heartbeat. During the heartbeat, each muscle cell releases a minutely timed burst of charged molecules to instruct ...

Latest NHS England figures published today show that the number of people waiting over four months for time-critical heart care rose to a record high of 169,066 in June 2024 in England.

EVENT

Date

23 May 2027

Location

Manchester

The AJ Bell Great Manchester Run Half Marathon is the city's best-loved running event. In true Mancunian style, the run is a party from start to finish, with a high energy soundtrack and entertainment at every turn!

RESEARCH

University of Oxford | Professor Paul Leeson

During pregnancy some women develop severe high blood pressure called pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension. After pregnancy, the blood pressure often settles but the changes in their body can persist. These women are at higher risk of...

RECIPE

Dessert, Serves: 4, Prep time: 20

This reduced-fat version of the classic bread and butter pudding has a fruity twist.