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University of Bristol | Dr Anja G Teschemacher

Nearly one third of UK adults have high blood pressure (hypertension), which leaves people at up to three times the risk of heart disease and stroke. In many cases the cause of high blood pressure is not known, but it is clear that the cont...

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University of Leeds | Professor Khalid Naseem

Blood platelets are cells that become sticky and clump together to form blood clots to stop us from bleeding after injury. However, platelets can also form dangerous blood clots that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. We know that peopl...

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Manchester Metropolitan University | Dr Stephen White

The build-up of fatty deposits in arteries is much more likely to occur in the bends and branches of arteries, where blood flow is disrupted. Changes in flow can cause the cells that line the blood vessel wall (endothelial cells) to detach....

The BHF are official charity partner for The Gemini Boat Race 2024 – the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race taking place on 30th March. Hoping to take part in this years race are identical twins Catherine and Gemma King who are set to row on opposing sides. Having previously both rowed for Cambridge Catherine switched sides, transferring to start her four-year PhD in cardiovascular science at the University of Oxford, which is being funded by the British Heart Foundation.

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University of Leeds | Dr Richard Cubbon

Even with the best treatment, diabetes doubles the risk of life-threatening diseases, including heart attack and stroke, by damaging the lining of blood vessels. The body has some ability to repair this damage to blood vessels, but this is ...

We have appointed leading business figures, Lord Hintze and Shane Thakrar, as the first of a new network of Patrons.

We all need some salt in our diet but, on average, we're consuming too much. Our senior dietitian Victoria Taylor answers common questions about salt

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St George's, University of London | Professor Peter S Mortimer

Lymphoedema is the swelling of any part of the body caused by a fault or obstruction in the lymphatic system, which is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials. It also transports ...

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University of Leeds | Professor Mark Kearney

Narrowing of the blood vessels is a major problem for people with diabetes and can cause high blood pressure and predispose to heart attack, stroke or peripheral arterial disease. Professor Mark Kearney and colleagues from the University o...

A new worldwide study funded by the British Heart Foundation at the University College London (UCL) will measure how certain physical behaviours, such as sitting for long periods of time, can impact health.