Search

RESEARCH

Swansea University | Professor Sinead Brophy

Professor Sinead Brophy and her colleagues at the University of Swansea, in partnership with a local council, are finding out if a simple activity voucher system could help teenagers get active and improve their heart health. Regular exe...

Our expert answers a question on whether you need to continue to take beta blockers such as bisoprolol long-term after a heart attack.

Researchers we fund have developed biodegradable microspheres that can be used to deliver heart cells generated from stem cells to repair damaged hearts after a heart attack, in research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference.

Scientists at the University of Bristol are to study how stopping Porcupine – a protein named after the spiky rodent - could improve heart surgery.

Find out how to help your friends and family make healthy changes, from quitting smoking to eating better.

A new treatment for heart failure is a step closer after a study has found that a part of our immune system once thought to prevent organ damage is actually a leading cause of scarring and heart failure.

When a much-loved teddy bear was mistakenly donated to us, we launched a national bear hunt to find and return the beloved toy to its owner.

Justine Pearsall gained a new perspective on life after discovering she had a heart condition. She talks about the challenges.

Learn what to pack for hospital with our exclusive video and list of 12 things to pack, specially written for those who are having a heart operation.

RESEARCH

University of Warwick | Professor Kate Seers

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition where an abnormal increase in heart rate occurs after sitting or standing up. The syndrome is more common in women and is usually diagnosed between the ages of 17-35. POTS can ...