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New Sheffield research could help to develop preventative treatments for heart disease

Researchers at the University of Sheffield are studying if ‘turning off’ a protein helps to prevent heart attacks & strokes with funding from the British Heart Foundation

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Leicestershire man is 100th recruit in landmark heart failure clinical trial

A Leicestershire man is the 100th person to take part in a BHF funded clinical trial that hopes to improve treatment for people with heart failure.

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Vascular dementia: could research lead to new treatment?

Discover how research could bring new treatment for vascular dementia in an interview with a group leader at the BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research.

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Why badminton is a great way to keep you active

Playing badminton regularly can help strengthen the heart muscle and limit the risk of blood vessels clogging, reducing your risk of CHD. Find out more.

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Over-the-counter pain relief

Almost all of us have taken paracetamol or ibuprofen at some point. We explain how they work, plus what conditions each type of painkiller is best used for.

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Do I need a heart rate monitor?

Find out if you need a heart rate monitor, how they work, how accurate they are and whether tracking your heart rate can support your health and fitness.

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Trial resumes to prevent dementia after a stroke

Researchers funded by the British Heart Foundation hope the trial could lead to treatments to prevent some cases of dementia after a stroke

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Rise in excess heart and circulatory disease deaths in under 65s since pandemic began

There have been almost 800 excess deaths in those dying below the age of 65 from heart and circulatory diseases since the Covid-19 pandemic began, our new analysis has revealed.

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Genetic tool to predict adult heart attack risk in childhood

An international team of scientists part-funded by the BHF have developed a genetic tool that can spot someone's risk of having a heart at as an adult much earlier in life.

Heart attack diagnosis - High-STEACS

The team behind the High-STEACS trial wanted to find out whether a test that can detect tiny amounts of a protein called troponin in the blood could help improve heart attack diagnosis and treatment.

High cholesterol research

Too much 'bad' cholesterol increases your risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases. Find out what you can do to lower your cholesterol.

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Do ultra-processed foods increase heart attack risk?

We investigate media reports that eating foods like crisps, fried chicken and ice cream ups your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

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New Sheffield research could help to develop preventative treatments for heart disease

Leicestershire man is 100th recruit in landmark heart failure clinical trial

Vascular dementia: could research lead to new treatment?

Why badminton is a great way to keep you active

Over-the-counter pain relief

Do I need a heart rate monitor?

Trial resumes to prevent dementia after a stroke

Rise in excess heart and circulatory disease deaths in under 65s since pandemic began

Genetic tool to predict adult heart attack risk in childhood

Heart attack diagnosis - High-STEACS

High cholesterol research

Do ultra-processed foods increase heart attack risk?

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New Sheffield research could help to develop preventative treatments for heart disease

Leicestershire man is 100th recruit in landmark heart failure clinical trial

Vascular dementia: could research lead to new treatment?

Why badminton is a great way to keep you active

Over-the-counter pain relief

Do I need a heart rate monitor?

Trial resumes to prevent dementia after a stroke

Rise in excess heart and circulatory disease deaths in under 65s since pandemic began

Genetic tool to predict adult heart attack risk in childhood

Heart attack diagnosis - High-STEACS

High cholesterol research

Do ultra-processed foods increase heart attack risk?

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