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Revealing how our genes influence high blood pressureUniversity 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 ...
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Understanding the causes of vascular dementia
We’ve been funding research to understand the causes of vascular dementia to better prevent and treat it.
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Extra £5.4bn to help NHS tackle backlog of care – but more is needed
The NHS in England will receive an extra £5.4billion over the next six months to help recover from Covid-19 and tackle long waiting lists, including for vital heart care. We are calling on the Treasury to commit to a clear recovery plan for cardiovascular care alongside a commitment to long-term investment in the NHS in the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review.
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Research to heal hearts triumphs in national science image competition
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.
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We're all eating too much salt - here's why that matters
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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A BHF Centre of Regenerative Medicine funded by our Mending Broken Hearts AppealUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor Andrew Howard Baker
£2.5m will establish our BHF Centre of Regenerative Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, one of the world's leading institutions in heart research. Although the centre is officially based in Edinburgh, it involves collaboration between ...
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New Head of BHF Scotland appointed
David previously led our policy and public affairs teams in the devolved nations and brings a wealth of experience to the role.
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Predicting graft success or failure in coronary bypass surgeryUniversity of Oxford | Professor Charalambos Antoniades
Dr Charalambos Antoniades and colleagues from the University of Oxford have been awarded a 3-year grant of £258,000 to help address the very important question of why coronary bypass surgery may fail after just a few months. This surgery is...
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What are macronutrients?
Our expert explains what macronutrients are, and the role they play in a balanced diet.
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RESEARCH
Finding a new way to treat pulmonary arterial hypertensionUniversity of Cambridge | Professor Anthony Davenport
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but devastating condition where the blood vessels in the lung narrow, causing strain on the right side of the heart. This can lead to heart failure and ultimately death – around 15 per cent of...