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Regardless of your genes a healthy lifestyle cuts stroke risk
New research we've funded shows that people at high risk of having a stroke due to their genetics can still substantially lower their stroke risk by adopting a healthy lifestyle.
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A pocket ‘CPR’ coach to save more lives from cardiac arrestUniversity College London | Professor Mark Peters
A cardiac arrest is when your heart suddenly stops pumping blood round your body. This can happen at any age. If someone’s heart stops beating, pushing hard and fast on the front of their chest can save their life. This is called card...
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Studying how bacteria stick to medical devicesUniversity of York | Professor Jennifer Potts
Devices that are inserted into the body either temporarily or permanently during medical procedures can become infected by bacteria. The infections are very difficult to treat with antibiotics and can affect cardiovascular devices such as r...
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Genes responsible for high blood pressure discovered in the human kidney
Research that was part-funded by the British Heart Foundation has led to the discovery of 179 kidney genes responsible for high blood pressure. Scientists who led the study say that this sheds new light on our understanding of genes associated with the condition.
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VIN + OMI LFW looks to drop exclusively on BHF’s eBay
VIN + OMI debut a new upcycled collection with BHF finds this London Fashion Week and for the very first time, runway looks will be on sale on our eBay store.
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Should I do a detox?
Our expert answers a question on whether detox is necessary after a period of over-indulgence. Find out more.
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The factors involved in forming blood clotsAnglia Ruskin University | Dr Nicholas Pugh
Understanding how platelets stick together may reveal a new way to prevent blood clotting that could ultimately prevent heart attacks or strokes. When blood clots form in blood vessels they can block the flow of blood and can cause heart...
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Weight loss plateau: why have I stopped losing weight?
Why does weight loss plateau? Find out why weight loss tends to stabilise at a slower rate after the first few weeks and what you can do about it.
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New BHF Chief Technology Officer appointed
We have appointed Alex Duncan as our new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), who will start in the position at the end of May.