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Find out the answers to common questions about cheese and heart health, like how much you should you eat a day, if vegan cheese is healthy, and if you should you opt for grated or sliced.

RESEARCH

University of Hull | Dr Simon Calaminus

Hull researchers are uncovering the role of zinc in platelets and bleeding. Zinc plays an important role in the body. Zinc deficiency exists in many health problems, and is linked to excess bleeding. It is not yet known exactly how a lac...

A heart murmur is an unexpected or unusual sound in your heart. It is usually harmless, but sometimes relates to a problem with your heart.

RESEARCH

University of Glasgow | Dr Tom Van Agtmael

Dr Tom Van Agtmael and his team at the University of Glasgow are studying how blood vessel diseases lead to haemorrhage, or bleeding, in the brain. Around 15 percent of strokes involve a brain bleed and they can be fatal, so we need to find...

A larger waist measurement can be linked to high cholesterol, blood pressure and an increased risk of heart disease. Find out how to measure yours.

Find all of the essential information you need to apply for a BHF research grant. The information should be read in conjunction with our Standard Conditions of Grant which contains standard terms all grants are subject to.

Atrial flutter is an abnormal heart rhythm that causes your heart to beat irregularly. Read more about the symptoms of atrial flutter and how it's treated and diagnosed.

EVENT

Date

6 September 2026

Location

Tower Bridge, London

Run half the London Marathon course in reverse and soak up the amazing atmosphere the event has to offer

Toxic air is all around us, even when we can't see it. But don’t let its invisibility fool you - BHF research has shown that fine particulate matter known as PM2.5 is a triple threat. We explore just how exactly air pollutants can harm your health, and how our work aims to protect peoples' health.