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Can 3D printing improve the care of children with congenital heart disease?University College London | Professor Andrew Taylor
In the UK, 12 babies a day are diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, a condition or defect that develops in the womb before a baby is born. The defects seen in babies’ hearts are numerous, complex and often unique. It is now possible to...
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Dieting myths
Learn about some of the most prolific dieting myths and fake diets. We also cover the warning signs of common dieting myths such as skipping breakfast, restricting food, denying all treats, not eating past 8pm, losing weight from one part of your body, carbs, snacking, intense exercise, low fat options and certain foods that help burn fat.
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Revealing how our genes influence high blood pressureUniversity of Manchester | Professor Maciej Tomaszewski
DNA methylation is a chemical modification of DNA that switches off genes. It is an important contributor to heart and circulatory health and diseases. In this project, Professor Tomaszewski and his team will assess DNA methylation in the ...
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"Why I love dancing": Marilyn, Louise and Caron share their experiences
Three of our readers explain how dancing has benefitted them, including aiding with recovery and adding more zest to life.
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Working out the processes underlying pre-eclampsiaAston University | Professor Asif Ahmed
Supervised by Professor Asif Ahmed, a PhD student is working out the processes underlying pre-eclampsia, a dangerous condition which affects pregnant women and causes high blood pressure and protein in the urine. Women who develop pre-ecla...
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Stopping kidney dialysis being hampered by blood vessel diseaseImperial College London | Dr Peter Vincent
People with kidney failure need regular dialysis – a procedure where their blood is cleaned using an external machine. Doctors must connect a tube from the dialysis machine into the patient’s bloodstream, usually through a vein in the arm. ...
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Investigating why blood clots are more common in pregnant women who are overweight.University of Glasgow | Dr Catherine Bagot
Blood clots in veins, while rare, are one of the main causes of death in pregnant women. Overweight pregnant women are at a greater risk of blood clots than pregnant women of a healthy weight, but the reasons why are not understood. Hig...
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BHF Professor Barbara Casadei appointed Head of the National Heart and Lung Institute
Leading cardiologist and BHF Professor Barbara Casadei has been appointed as head of the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI), Imperial College London.
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Our partners and suppliers for Heart Hero Awards 2025
Meet the official 2025 BHF Heart Hero Awards partners and suppliers, and find out how to partner with us for next year.
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Heart care waiting lists show slight fall in latest figures
BHF comments on latest NHS waiting list numbers