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Sleeping more than seven or less than six hours a night has been linked to a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to new research.

James Jopling, Head of BHF Scotland, writes about our steadfast commitment to support those in Scotland and across the UK who are living with heart and circulatory diseases during this difficult time.

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University of Cambridge | Professor Hugh Markus

Professor Hugh Markus and colleagues at the University of Cambridge are studying cerebral small vessel disease (SVD), a disease of the small blood vessels in the brain. The condition causes a quarter of all strokes and underlies vascular de...

Researchers believe a chip that reads the body’s own breathing signals to control one’s heart beat could be much more effective, thanks to funding from us.

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Imperial College London | Dr Pettahandige de Silva

Dr Pettahandige de Silva and his colleagues at Imperial College London are looking for ways to detect which fatty build-ups in arteries supplying the heart are likely to cause heart attacks. Dr de Silva has developed a technique to enco...

Our medical expert explains what a patent foramen ovale (PFO) is and why this doesn't cause any symptoms or problems to the heart.

A drug that eliminates ‘zombie cells’ improves heart function after a heart attack according to new research funded by us, which could pave the way for a new heart attack treatment.

Ray Jenkins from Somerset shares his experience of being part of research that’s shaping the future of valve replacement procedures for aortic stenosis.

As families gather together to celebrate Christmas, we are urging the nation to use the time together to learn CPR this festive season.

The Environment Bill 2019-2020, which was introduced into the House of Commons today, aims to “set a gold standard for improving air quality, protecting nature, increasing recycling and cutting down on plastic waste”.