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Preventing heart cell suicide to limit the damage of a heart attackUniversity College London | Professor Derek Yellon
London based researchers are testing a drug hoped to limit heart damage caused by a heart attack. Every day in the UK, more than 500 people have a heart attack. During a heart attack, some heart cells die. This can cause long-term life-thr...
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How do defects in a protein called myosin VI lead to heart disease?University of Cambridge | Dr Folma Buss
Dr Folma Buss is studying proteins involved in a process called autophagy in heart cells, which can lead to heart disease if it goes awry. The word ‘autophagy’ is derived from the Greek words ‘auto’ meaning ‘self’, and ‘phagy’ meaning ‘...
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Thousands of excess deaths from cardiovascular disease during the coronavirus pandemic
A new study has identified 2085 excess deaths in England and Wales due to heart disease and stroke during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Cannabis linked to damaged heart
Regular cannabis use could cause structural changes to the heart which is a precursor to heart failure, a new study suggests.
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From sci-fi to reality: a peek into the future of medicine
Discover what the future of medicine might bring, and how our research could help people with heart and circulatory conditions.
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Restoring blood supply to the limbs using a patient’s own stem cellsUniversity College London | Dr Richard Day
Dr Richard Day and his colleagues at University College London are testing a new approach to restore blood supply to the limbs of people with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). In people with PAD, there is a build-up of fatty deposits in ...
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7 ways to support a friend or relative with health problems
Going through health issues is never easy. If you're a family member or friend, here are some suggestions for ways you might be able to help. Read more.
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First responder protein triggers heart attack-causing plaques
Changes to a protein that detects turbulent blood flow could prevent life-threatening plaques from forming, according to research the BHF part-funded.
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Volunteering at the Yorkshire 3 Peaks enabled Harvinder to 'give a little back' to the BHF
Action Team member, Harvinder Gill, volunteered at the 3 Peaks event in July and shares why volunteering for the BHF is so close to her heart.
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Managing your weight
Having a healthy weight can reduce your risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases like heart attacks, strokes and vascular dementia. Find out how to measure your weight, what weight you should be and how to reduce your health risks.