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New research suggests men who take statins to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease could be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. But we urge people to be cautious about the findings and remind people to keep taking their prescribed medication.

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University of Cambridge | Professor Jonathan W Mant

After suffering a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or a mini-stroke, 10 to 20 per cent of people go on to have a full stroke within a month. The risk of recurrent stroke is 30 to 43 per cent within five years. This risk can be substantially...

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University of Oxford | Dr F Lucy Wright

Supervised by Dr Charles Foster, this PhD student is studying how lifestyle factors interact to influence the chances of developing heart and circulatory disease. Lifestyle factors, including physical activity, diet, smoking and alcohol ...

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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Professor Krishnan Bhaskaran

Dr Krishnan Bhaskaran and his team are studying whether media interest in statin side effects caused fewer patients to start taking statins, or stop taking them. Statins are drugs used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart at...

The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body. The thoracic aorta is the section of the aorta that is in the chest.

Find out how a healthy heart works and its role in your circulation system.

Vascular dementia happens when there's a problem with the blood supply to your brain. Learn about the symptoms of vascular dementia and how it can be treated and managed.

Weak handshake could be sign of a failing heart. Hand grip strength could be used as a simple measure of heart health, according to new research published today in PLOS ONE and funded by the BHF.

An earlier first birth, a higher number of live births, and starting periods at a younger age are all linked to a higher risk of heart and circulatory problems in women, according to new research part-funded by us.

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St George's, University of London | Professor Alicja Rudnicka

Dr Alicja Rudnicka and her colleagues at St George’s, University of London, are studying if retinal blood vessels in the back of the eye could be a ‘window’ into blood vessel health. Changes in the shape and size of retinal blood vessel...