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University of Birmingham | Dr Melanie Madhani

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a very common and serious health problem worldwide. When blood pressure – the pressure of blood in the arteries – is consistently high, it puts extra strain on the heart and blood vessels and can lead t...

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Imperial College London | Dr Gregory Quinlan

Dr Gregory Quinlan and his team at Imperial College London are looking at the role of iron in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious condition where people have high blood pressure in the arteries of their lungs. In PAH, lung ...

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University of Manchester | Professor Maciej Tomaszewski

DNA methylation is a chemical modification of DNA that switches off genes. It is an important contributor to heart and circulatory health and diseases. In this project, Professor Tomaszewski and his team will assess DNA methylation in the ...

For Salt Awareness Week, we're explaining the health impacts of eating too much salt and what can be done by individuals and industry to reduce salt intake across the UK.

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University College London | Professor Raymond J MacAllister

Pulmonary hypertension is a rare but serious condition in which high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs results in narrowing of these blood vessels. Patients can have a poor quality of life and are at risk of developing heart failu...

Images from BHF funded research investigating how to help heal damaged hearts have been named the winners of Reflections of Research 2021, our annual science image competition.

The shops are full of snacks making health claims - but can you believe them? Our Senior Dietitian explains which ones to choose.

Our expert explains what macronutrients are, and the role they play in a balanced diet.

David previously led our policy and public affairs teams in the devolved nations and brings a wealth of experience to the role.