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Find the contact details for your local BHF Support Group. Providing support and friendship to anyone who has been affected by heart and circulatory diseases

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University of Oxford | Professor Fredrik Karpe

Professor Fredrik Karpe at the University of Oxford is working out how genes, and factors that influence them, determine where fat is stored in our bodies and our risk of heart disease. Being overweight increases the risk of heart disease,...

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a genetic condition that causes exceptionally high levels of cholesterol, often leading to a heart attack or stroke at a young age unless it is treated. We’ve funded research that helped identify the genetic faults causing FH and developed a test to spot them.

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University of Sheffield | Professor Allan Lawrie

In this Senior Fellowship, Dr Lawrie, based at the University of Sheffield, will investigate the role of two proteins TRAIL and OPG in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare but devastating condition where high blood pressure in the ...

Michelle Houston had heart surgery in her 20s. Gradually she's learned to view her scar as a sign of bravery. Read more.

CPVT is a rare inherited heart rhythm disturbance found in young people and children. Read our page on causes, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment.

In celebration of tomatoes, we bring you 7 heart-friendly dishes where they're the star of the show.

Beth Greenaway was born with a hole in the heart (atrial septal defect). She says staying active has been a constant source of strength despite her health challenges.

Find out our top tips for staying well and warm this winter, and how to look after your heart as the weather cools down.

Behind the headlines: debunking the heart health stories that are making the news.