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Vernon Kay announced as BHF Ambassador
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) are delighted to announce Vernon Kay as our latest British Heart Foundation (BHF) Ambassador. Vernon’s first official duty will be hosting the BHF’s prestigious Heart Hero Awards, tomorrow on Wednesday 6th December,
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Following the TRAIL to pulmonary arterial hypertensionUniversity 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 ...
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Why is pulmonary arterial hypertension more common in women?University of Glasgow | Professor Margaret MacLean
Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a rare but fatal disorder of high blood pressure in the blood vessels that supply the lungs. The condition is caused by the narrowing of these vessels. Although treatments are available, they are not fully...
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Travelodge staff take on row to raise lifesaving funds in memory of loved ones
Four Travelodge hotel managers have completed a gruelling two-day row on the River Thames to raise money for and awareness for our lifesaving research.
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New findings suggesting statins increase diabetes risk should be treated with caution
New research suggests men who take statins to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease could be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. But we urge people to be cautious about the findings and remind people to keep taking their prescribed medication.
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10 delicious meals instead of a horrible diet dish
Losing weight doesn't mean you have to eat salad, or cabbage soup, or vegetable juice. Check out our delicious calorie-counted heart-healthy alternatives
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The link between amyloid plaques and atherosclerosisLancaster University | Professor David Middleton
Atherosclerosis is a potentially fatal condition in which the arteries supplying the heart become clogged by fatty plaques, causing coronary heart disease. High blood levels of LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol increase the risk of coronary heart dise...
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6 surprisingly healthy fatty foods
Not all fats are bad for your heart. Discover the fatty foods you should eat as part of a balanced diet.
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How do faults in the calmodulin gene cause dangerous arrhythmias?University of Liverpool | Dr Nordine Helassa
Many heart conditions run in families because they are caused by a fault or variation in our genetic code that is inherited through the generations. Some genetic faults increase the risk of developing irregular heartbeats – known as arrhyth...
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10 restaurant-style meals you can make in your own kitchen
Missing the gourmet meal experience? Try some of these delicious heart-healthy restaurant-style recipes.