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Most people are getting too much salt. Here's how to cut down: Ditch the table salt. Most of us eat enough hidden salt without topping up levels further.

Does beetroot juice lower blood pressure? Read our article to learn more about the nutrition profile of beetroot juice and if it is any good for blood pressure.

Researchers funded by us say a greater understanding of how zinc is handled in our body could lead to improved treatments for people with diabetes.

Over a third of children in the UK leave primary school obese. They are five times more likely to be obese as an adult and increase their risk of developing type-2 diabetes.

Victoria Meynell, a cardiac nurse who works in the British Heart Foundation’s Health Service Engagement Team, reflects on her week on the NHS frontline where she cared for patients affected by coronavirus.

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University of Cambridge | Dr Kevin O'Shaughnessy

Gordon’s syndrome is a rare inherited form of high blood pressure caused by the body’s inability to regulate sodium and potassium levels in the kidney, leading to high concentrations in the circulation. High blood pressure raises the risk o...

The British Heart Foundation is sad to announce that due to unsafe swimming conditions, we have made the difficult decision to postpone this Saturday’s Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim (5th July 2025).

BHF-funded researchers have identified genes responsible for this life-threatening condition and are developing new treatments.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor James Leiper from the University of Glasgow’s Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences as an Associate Medical Director for Research. Professor Leiper's work focuses on understanding how blood vessels function and trying to find new was to treat sepsis.