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It's hard to read or watch the news without hearing of new things that could, apparently, cause heart and circulatory disease. But can you believe what you read? We explain.

Our expert answers a question about having to wait a couple of months for heart bypass surgery. Find out more.

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Date

Sunday 15 March 2026

Location

Bath, Somerset

A fast flat half marathon, taking place right in the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath.

Truncus arteriosus (TA) is a congenital heart defect that means you're born with one large blood vessel instead of two. It causes blood high in oxygen and blood low in oxygen to mix.

Explore the science driving our experts to a cure for inherited heart muscle diseases.

Over 125,000 heart attacks and strokes could be prevented in the coming decade by finding and treating the millions of people with undiagnosed high blood pressure in the UK, alongside improving treatment for those already diagnosed with high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to our new analysis

Being active can help you prepare for surgery and improve your recovery. Rachael Healy puts common questions to two experts.

It's often said that the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart – that's the muscle about the size of your fist that is currently keeping you alive.

Demand for our information and support Helpline has soared amid ongoing delays to people's heart care.

A study part-funded by us has identified 28 per cent more cases of atrial fibrillation by taking data from GPs into account than by looking at hospital data alone.