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The British Heart Foundation's much-loved London to Brighton Bike Ride will be returning on Sunday 19th June 2022, after being cancelled for the last two years due to the pandemic.  We are expecting record interest in the event after the three-year break and have launched a ballot system to give everyone a fair chance of making it to the start line. We are encouraging cyclists of all abilities to enter the ballot now.

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University of Dundee | Dr Graham Rena

Inflammation is an important way of our bodies protecting us from infection and ill health. But, when inflammation is sustained and badly controlled, it can damage the cells in our heart and blood vessels and be responsible for the developm...

The SHARP trial tested whether taking medication to lower cholesterol levels could reduce cardiovascular risk for people with chronic kidney disease.

Researchers believe that testing levels of certain antibodies in the blood will soon help to identify patients with ‘vulnerable’ or life-threatening plaques in heart arteries.

Terms and conditions for Heart Matters prize draws and competitions.

Our expert answers a question on whether you should take vitamins and minerals in addition to your diet, and when these may have a harmful effect.

We're partnered with Sky Bet to help fund lifesaving research. Find out more about our partnership, and the amazing work we're doing together including the Every Minute Matters Relay.

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Imperial College London | Dr Alex Bottle

Over half a million people in the UK are living with heart failure, a debilitating condition with no cure where the heart is not pumping blood around the body efficiently. People with heart failure are usually under the care of their GP and...