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A new antibody, created by researchers we’ve funded, could help doctors to identify the fatty plaques in arteries that cause most heart attacks and strokes earlier.

Whatever you’re planning, choose from a range of posters to promote your activity and tell people about your fundraising cause.

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.

Today's Spending Review announced a welcome boost for research but we await further clarity on support for charity-funded science.

RESEARCH

University of Sheffield | Professor Paul Evans

Atherosclerosis, the build-up of fatty deposits in arteries, is started by inflammation of the cells that line blood vessels. This occurs mostly in the bends and branches of arteries, where blood flow is disrupted. By contrast, straighter p...

The Prime Minister has today announced a range of 'landmark' measures to address obesity in the UK. We are encouraged to see this real show of commitment from the Government.

EVENT

Date

12 September 2026

Location

Richmond, London

The Richmond RunFest gives you the unique opportunity to run through the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew. Join Team BHF.

Thanks to the fantastic generosity of our supporters we’ve invested over £4m in life saving research at Queens University, Belfast. Read about some of our projects.

Olympic legend Roger Black and the BHF urge people to get active as lockdown lifts by taking on My Step Challenge