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RESEARCH
Targeting a key step in blood clotting, towards a new anticoagulant medicineUniversity of Cambridge | Dr Stephanie Jung
When we have a cut the body responds by forming a blood clot at the wound site. Platelets are small blood cells that prevent excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured, by clumping together and forming a blood clot. Blood clots are s...
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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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Joint funding with the MRC
The BHF has partnered with the Medical Research Council to support large scale studies or strategic research infrastructure, where there is a benefit to the cardiovascular research community.
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RESEARCH
How Lrg1 regulates abnormal blood vessel growthUniversity College London | Professor Stephen Moss
Professors Stephen Moss and John Greenwood from University College London are interested in the growth of new blood vessels (a process called angiogenesis). This growth is an important repair process in the body. However, inappropriate grow...
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Jennifer Metcalfe becomes the face of our fascinator range
Our fascinator range offers 38 styles in a spectrum of colours with prices starting as low as £7.99, it’s perfect for if you’re looking for style on a budget.
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Nick Morrell
Professor Nick Morrell and his research team are investigating why lung blood vessels narrow in pulmonary hypertension, and how the narrowing might be prevented or reversed.
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Von Willebrand factor: structure, activity and actionImperial College London | Dr Thomas McKinnon
Von Willebrand factor (VWF) is a large and complicated blood protein that is necessary for normal blood clotting. Low levels of VWF result in a tendency to excessive bleeding and high levels are associated with thrombosis (when a blood clot...
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We work with parliamentarians and the public to shape and influence Government policy to create the healthiest environments for everyone to thrive in.
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Expertise and leadership in public health must be retained as PHE disbands, BHF warns
Matt Hancock has announced that Public Health England will be disbanded to make way for the National Institute for Health Protection.
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Leading health charities call for action in Scotland
Working with other charities in Scotland, we’re calling for all political parties to commit to take the actions that could save thousands of lives from preventable diseases.