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RESEARCH
Breaking down blood clots – understanding the structural basis of thrombin formation and functionUniversity of Cambridge | Professor James Huntington
Blood clotting prevents uncontrolled bleeding; however, clots can prove lethal when they form inside arteries or veins. Heart attacks and stroke occur when a clot (thrombosis) forms in an artery leading to the heart or brain and prevents bl...
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Do cruciferous vegetables lower blood pressure?
We fact-check claims that eating 'superfoods’ like broccoli, cauliflower and kale every day can reduce high blood pressure.
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7 healthy breakfasts for busy people
Here are six healthy breakfasts that can be made quickly or pre-prepared to make sure you get your day off to a good start.
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm
An abdominal aortic aneurysm or AAA is a balloon-like swelling of your aorta, the main artery in your body. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and causes of AAA. We also offer a wide range of support to heart patients.
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RESEARCH
Understanding the role of heme in controlling blood pressureUniversity of Bristol | Professor Emma Raven
Heme is a small molecule that contains iron in the middle of it. Many different proteins in our bodies have heme bound to them - including haemoglobin, the molecule that carries oxygen in the blood. But heme also has other roles in our cell...
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10 steps to stopping smoking
Stopping smoking isn't easy, but there are things you can do to improve your chances of success. Read our 10 top tips.
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Fraser Franks takes on the AJ Bell Great North Run
Former professional footballer, Fraser Franks, is marking the one-year anniversary of his lifesaving heart surgery by taking on the AJ Bell Great North Run as part of Team BHF.
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Judith Dando runs The London Marathon for the BHF
Judith Dando runs The London Marathon for the BHF in memory of her beloved cousin, Jill Dando
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BHF exposes UK sewing skills shortage to launch The Big Stitch campaign
The BHF reveals Brits sewing secrets to launch their Big Stitch campaign this July.