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Digoxin
Derived from the purple foxglove plant, Digoxin was first used to treat heart complaints 200 years ago. An expert tells us about modern uses for the drug.
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EVENT
Bath Half Marathon
Date
Sunday 15 March 2026
Location
Bath, Somerset
A fast flat half marathon, taking place right in the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath.
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BHF pays tribute to Professor Sir George Radda
The British Heart Foundation is paying tribute to former BHF Professor Sir George Radda, who sadly died on 13 September 2024, aged 88.
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RESEARCH
Using stem cells to study atherosclerosis and Marfan syndromeUniversity of Cambridge | Dr Sanjay Sinha
Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) in the blood vessel wall contribute to the ‘furring up’ of vessels in coronary heart disease and stroke. SMCs are also involved in an inherited condition known as Marfan syndrome, where a defect in fibrillin-1, a ...
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Are non-alcoholic drinks healthy?
If you take away the alcohol, does a drink become healthier? Find out whether low-alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks really are better for you.
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AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 10K
Date
3 May 2026
Location
Birmingham
The Great Birmingham Run welcomes 16,000 runners to the streets of Birmingham. Experience the support of the community all the way along the 10K course through the heart of Birmingham.
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RESEARCH
How dying cells inflame fatty plaques in atherosclerosisUniversity of Cambridge | Dr Murray Clarke
Heart attacks are caused by rupture of abnormal thickenings (atherosclerotic plaques) that form within the coronary artery wall, leading to clots that block blood flow. One cause of plaque rupture is thought to be the loss of muscle cells, ...
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Shortness of breath: why it happens and tips to manage it
Senior Cardiac Nurse, Ruth Goss, explains why heart conditions like heart attack and heart failure cause breathlessness, and how breathing techniques can help.
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The BHF's research highlights of 2020
What a year it's been for our community of researchers. Not only have they continued their life-saving research into heart and circulatory diseases, but some redirected their expertise to join the fight against coronavirus. Let’s take a moment to reflect on some of the BHF’s research highlights in 2020.
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Brits eat the equivalent of 22 packets of crisps a day in salt
Brits are eating the same amount of salt each week as are in 155 packets of crisps, our new analysis reveals. We're calling for urgent Government action to reduce the amount of salt in our food.