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Our eight shops in Northern Ireland will temporarily close for two weeks
Our British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland (BHF NI) shops are set to temporarily close at 3pm today (Thursday 26th November), but you can still support us by shopping online or posting your donations.
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RESEARCH
Can activation of AMPK in endothelial cells improve blood vessel health in people with diabetes?University of Glasgow | Dr Ian Salt
Dr Ian Salt and Dr Timothy Palmer at the University of Glasgow have been awarded a grant to investigate the role of a specific set of proteins in endothelial cells. Endothelial cells line blood vessels and are important in maintaining a nor...
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Turning back the tide reportBooklet
The report features key recommendations to achieve the biggest impact for people with or at risk of heart and circulatory diseases
This publication is only available to download or view online
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Tetherin: an important platelet surface protein in cardiovascular disease?University of Bristol | Professor Stuart Mundell
One of the main contributors to coronary heart disease is thrombosis - a serious condition that can develop when a blood vessel becomes damaged and small blood cells called platelets stick to the damaged area, forming a clot inside the bloo...
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Improving MRI scans for congenital heart diseaseKing's College London | Dr Claudia Prieto
MRI scans are used to diagnose and plan treatments for children with congenital heart defects, and follow the heart’s development and function over time. Unfortunately, MRI scans can be uncomfortable. People usually need to have an injectio...
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7 salty foods, revealed
Most of us eat too much salt, but where does it come from? We reveal 7 salty foods, along with how much they contribute to the average UK diet.
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Effects of stress on the body
Find out what stress does to your body and how this can impact your health.
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RESEARCH
Improving our understanding of how RNA controls blood vessel growthUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor Andrew Howard Baker
BHF Professor Andrew Baker from the University of Edinburgh is working with Dr Igor Ulitsky from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel to identify what controls how blood vessel cells form and function, and how they can regenerate and...
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Which anti-platelet drug slows down atherosclerosis most effectively?King's College London | Professor Albert Ferro
Millions of people in the UK are living with coronary heart disease - the UK’s biggest killer. It caused by a process called atherosclerosis, when fatty plaques build up inside artery walls and the vessels become narrow. Clinical pharma...
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What controls the strength and duration of the heartbeat?King's College London | Professor Malcolm Irving
Professor Malcolm Irving at King’s College London is working out what controls the strength and duration of the heartbeat and what goes wrong in heart disease. During the heartbeat, the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood around the bod...