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  • Former England star Jack Wilshere and wife Andriani announced as BHF ambassadors

    Former England and Arsenal footballer Jack Wilshere is joining forces with us to raise awareness of heart conditions after his daughter underwent lifesaving surgery.

  • Government in unique opportunity to clean up toxic air

    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”.

  • Research Excellence and Accelerator Awards

    Find out about the world-class centres of cardiovascular research that the British Heart Foundation are funding.

  • RESEARCH

    A new technique to treat high blood pressure

    Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Morris Brown

    Professor Morris Brown and his team at Queen Mary, University of London, are investigating if a new technique could cure some people of their high blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can lead to strokes and heart attacks...

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    Looking for ways to prevent blood vessels from hardening

    University of Manchester | Professor Ann Canfield (EMERITUS)

    Professor Ann Canfield and colleagues at the University of Manchester are looking for ways to prevent and treat the hardening of blood vessels, where blood vessels stiffen due to deposits of a bone-like material. This ‘calcification’ increa...

  • Could a missing gene make it harder to lose weight?

    Is your DNA the reason you struggle to lose weight? We look into recent headlines claiming that a genetic fault could increase the risk of obesity.

  • Glenn Hoddle to work with the BHF following cardiac arrest

    Glenn Hoddle has announced his plans to work with the BHF following his cardiac arrest last October. In an interview with the Sun, Glenn discussed his cardiac arrest publically for the first time and used the opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of CPR and defibrillation.

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    Preventing remodelling of blood vessels after vein graft surgery

    University of Edinburgh | Professor Andrew Howard Baker

    The way that our blood vessels heal after injury has important consequences for our future health. Blood vessels are known to ‘remodel’ after being damaged, and this remodelling can trigger a disease process that leads to thickening of the ...

  • Harry Redknapp announces new role as manager of Team BHF

    Harry Redknapp announced as the manager of Team BHF for as he encourages successful ballot applicants to the 2022 TCS London Marathon to fundraise for the British Heart Foundation.

  • What is pulmonary atresia?

    Pulmonary atresia is a type of congenital heart condition, which means a defect that develops in the womb before your baby is born