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Can the antioxidant drug cysteamine treat atherosclerosis?University of Reading | Professor David S Leake
Dr David Leake and his colleagues at the University of Reading are finding out if an antioxidant drug called cysteamine could treat atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis develops when arteries become furred up with cholesterol, and it can ca...
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Can heart attacks be prevented?
BHF's Chief Scientific and Medical Officer explains how a healthy lifestyle, medicines and the help of new science could help fewer people have heart attacks in the future.
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Is a heart attack hereditary?
If someone in your family has a heart attack, are you at risk too? Our nurses explain.
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Audio heart health information
Audiobooks and audio versions of webpages like blood pressure, exercise, heart attacks and heart failure BHF
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Professor Manuel Mayr
Professor Manuel Mayr's team are using the large-scale study of proteins to help us understand who is at risk of a heart attack or stroke.
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Statins link to diabetes
New Research shows taking statins over a period of 4 years may lead to increased risk of diabetes
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6 surprisingly healthy fatty foods
Not all fats are bad for your heart. Discover the fatty foods you should eat as part of a balanced diet.
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Could anyone be offered statins to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke?
We look behind the headlines about new draft guidelines on who could be offered statins.
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A to Z of our printed booklets
A to Z of our printed resources available to order for free
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Margarine vs. butter: which is healthier?
Find out if butter or margarine is healthier, with BHF Senior Dietitian Tracy Parker.