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Antiparasitic drug could prevent Covid-19 lung damage

A common antiparasitic drug could block lung damage in people with coronavirus, according to new research part-funded by us and published in Nature.

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Regulatory lymphocytes: how do they protect against atherosclerosis?

St George's, University of London | Dr Ingrid Dumitriu

A group of immune cells known as lymphocytes are important in atherosclerosis - the build-up of fatty deposits called plaques in blood vessel walls which causes coronary heart disease. But other types of lymphocyte, called regulatory lympho...

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Can the antioxidant drug cysteamine treat atherosclerosis?

University of Reading | Professor David S Leake

Dr David Leake and his colleagues at the University of Reading are finding out if an antioxidant drug called cysteamine could treat atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis develops when arteries become furred up with cholesterol, and it can ca...

Olympics legend Roger Black rallies the nation to walk more in 2026

Olympic legend and our ambassador Roger Black is urging people across the UK to walk more this Heart Month, as new research shows walking is the nation’s top health goal for 2026.

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An ECG score to predict the risk of sudden death in Brugada syndrome

St George's, University of London | Professor Elijah Behr

Dr Elijah Behr and his colleagues at St George’s, University of London, are developing ways to detect people with Brugada syndrome at high risk of dying suddenly from a fatal abnormal heart rhythm. Brugada syndrome is an inherited heart ...

Twenty-one charity partners to take part in London to Brighton Bike Ride

Following a successful first-of-its-kind trial, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) are thrilled to announce 21 charity partners will be taking part in their 2023 London to Brighton Bike Ride.

Finding out the best ways to treat high blood pressure

High blood pressure affects 1 in 3 people in the UK and increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. We’ve been funding research to find out the best ways to treat high blood pressure.