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Did you know that your parents’ health and lifestyle can influence your risk of heart disease? We’ve been funding research to better understand this.

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University of Leeds | Dr Richard Cubbon

Patients with diabetes (high blood sugar) often develop furring of their blood vessels called atherosclerosis, which leads to problems like heart attack and stroke. The earliest stage of atherosclerosis is thought to be caused by poor funct...

More than Medicine – also known as social prescribing – is a key part of the House of Care framework. Learn more about this concept and how it benefited patients in our programme.

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University of Glasgow | Dr Antony Workman

Dr Anthony Workman and his team at the University of Glasgow are studying atrial fibrillation - or AF - a common abnormal heart rhythm where the heart’s upper chambers, the atria, beat irregularly. People with atrial fibrillation are more l...

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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Dr Emily Herrett

Statins are proven to reduce the risk of heart and circulatory disease. They are commonly prescribed in the UK but there is strong evidence to suggest that not all people eligible for statins receive them. This means that there may be heart...

Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a rare condition where the heart’s structure can become weak. Learn about the causes, treatments and complications.

Most of us eat too much sugar, but it's not always easy to avoid it. Here's our guide to some of the sneaky spots where sugar may be hiding.

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University of Bristol | Professor Ingeborg Hers

Dr Ingeborg Hers and colleagues at the University of Bristol are working out how an enzyme, called GSK3, prevents blood clotting. Platelets are small blood cells that play a crucial role in causing blood clots to form within arteries, a pro...

When should you see your doctor sooner? Find out the reasons to contact your GP about your care, from new or worsening symptoms to admin errors.