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Air pollution can make heart and circulatory conditions worse, or even cause new health problems. But some simple steps can help you to stay healthy when pollution levels are high.

Claims made about saturated fat in a recent editorial are unhelpful and misleading.

New research suggests men who take statins to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease could be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. But we urge people to be cautious about the findings and remind people to keep taking their prescribed medication.

RESEARCH

University of Oxford | Professor Sarah De Val

Dr Sarah de Val and her colleagues at the University of Oxford are working out how new blood vessels grow during development and after a heart attack, to find clues on how to repair damaged heart muscle. After a heart attack, new blood ves...

The BHF Centre of Research Excellence at Imperial College London has launched a new science competition to engage sixth form students with cardiovascular research.

The British Heart Foundation has welcomed the Government's announcement of its new UK Life Sciences Vision, which will accelerate the delivery of life-changing innovations to patients.

RESEARCH

University of Bristol | Professor Andrew Newby

BHF Professor Andrew Newby has been awarded a three year grant to investigate the intricate processes that lead to plaque rupture in atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis occurs when fatty deposits build up inside artery walls and harden, causin...

We have appointed our former Chairman, Mr Philip Yea, as a Distinguished Fellow in recognition of his immense contribution to our life saving work.

Discover 3 key developments in heart failure science that will see better disease detection and treatments in years to come.

EVENT

Date

18 April 2026

Location

Windsor

Whether its 10km, 25km or 50km, walk or run – do it for charity next April with the Windsor 50 Challenge