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University of Leeds | Professor Ramzi Ajjan

Supervised by Dr Ramzi Ajjan, this PhD student is looking for new ways to break down blood clots and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Blood clots are made up of blood cells and proteins that stick together to form a mesh of...

Sustainable fashion advocate, model and Love Island star, Dr Brett Staniland, has been announced as our Retail Ambassador, joining Coronation Street actress Kimberly Hart-Simpson.

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Find out what to do if your appointment, surgery or test has been delayed or cancelled

We’ve rounded up some of our best vegan recipes. With Veganuary becoming more popular each year, January is the perfect month to try a plant-based diet.

BHF Professor Sir Rory Collins at the University of Oxford has been awarded the Medical Research Council’s (MRC) most prestigious personal award, the Millennium Medal 2020.

Our expert explains the possible effects of caffeine on people with atrial fibrillation.

With the rise of AI summaries for health information and the introduction of AI mode, a group of health charities, including us, have raised concerns about access to trustworthy information.

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University of Bristol | Professor Ingeborg Hers

Whenever we get a cut or a wound, platelets come together to form a clot and stop the continued bleeding. However, sometimes clots can cause blockages inside the blood vessels, which can eventually cause a heart attack or a stroke. To preve...

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University of Cambridge | Dr Matthew Harper

Platelets are small blood cells that are both helpful and harmful to us. Helpful, because they enable our blood to clot after injury, so prevent too much bleeding. Harmful, because they also form clots in diseased arteries, leading to heart...