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Learning how to prevent lymphedemaUniversity College London | Professor Christiana Ruhrberg
The lymphatic system in our bodies carries excess fluid from our tissues into the bloodstream. In people with lymphedema, the lymphatic system cannot drain fluid properly - this causes uncomfortable swelling (known as oedema) that is diffic...
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Bridging Hearts: Addressing inequalities in cardiovascular health and care report
BHF’s Health Insights and Policy and Public Affairs teams have published a report which considers how level of deprivation, sex and ethnicity can impact a person’s cardiovascular health.
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Research excellence at King's College LondonKing's College London | Professor Ajay Shah
By investing in research the BHF are supporting scientists to make potentially life-saving discoveries, which could help us beat the heartbreak caused by heart and circulatory diseases across the world. But sometimes it takes more than a on...
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Twice yearly cholesterol jab shows promise
A new gene silencing drug could be used to lower ‘bad-cholesterol’ in the blood according to new findings presented at the European Society of Cardiology conference in Paris.
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Running in the heat and humidity
We’ve teamed up with Full Potential, a team of professional coaches and industry experts, to offer you a guide to running in the heat.
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Testing if phosphodiesterases could treat atrial fibrillationUniversity of Manchester | Dr Katharine Dibb
Dr Katharine Dibb and her colleagues at the University of Manchester are investigating a new way to treat the most common irregular heart rhythm, atrial fibrillation (AF). AF can lead to a person having a stroke or heart attack. Calciu...
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Understanding how a protein called CXCL2 promotes the growth of new blood vesselsUniversity of Leeds | Dr Sreenivasan Ponnambalam
Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty deposits (plaques) inside the arteries. The blood vessels become narrowed, restricting blood flow to organs and tissues. Atherosclerosis is the main cause of heart attacks and strokes – when the blo...
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Studying the role of cilia in blood vessel growthUniversity of Leeds | Dr Georgia Mavria
After a heart attack or stroke, it’s essential that new blood vessels form to re-establish blood flow and keep surrounding tissue alive. A key step in making blood vessels that function properly is the development of the vessel lumen – the...
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Practising Pilates
Pilates aims to enhance your body's strength and flexibility. Find out why it's a great accompaniment to aerobic exercise.
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Reducing the use of animals in research into deep vein thrombosisUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Daniele Vigolo
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a life-threatening and debilitating condition where blood clots form within the deep veins, often in the leg. These clots can become unstable and cause fatal conditions such as pulmonary embolism. It’s currentl...