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Focus on: Heart attacks
Every five minutes, someone in the UK has a heart attack. We explain all you need to know about a heart attack including the causes, symptoms and effects.
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Cardiovascular inequalities in Northern Ireland: an analysis
Our report highlights health disparities in cardiovascular diseases and identifies both strengths and areas for improvement in Northern Ireland’s health system.
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Why do people with coronary heart disease develop subsequent heart problems?University College London | Dr Riyaz Patel
Millions of people in the UK are living with coronary heart disease. Many of these people will unfortunately go on to have more heart problems, such as heart attack, heart failure and heart rhythm disturbance (arrhythmia). While we know muc...
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Do blood vessel stem cells repair damage in atherosclerosis?King's College London | Professor Qingbo Xu
BHF Professor Qingbo Xu and his team at King’s College London have been studying stem cells that lie in the wall of blood vessels. These cells are thought to be important in repairing damaged blood vessels found in atherosclerosis. Athe...
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Finding preventable causes of heart and circulatory diseasesUniversity of Cambridge | Professor John Danesh
Understanding the direct causes of heart and circulatory diseases would help to prevent more people dying from them. However, it can be difficult to distinguish whether something causes a particular disease, or happens to be more common in ...
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Weight-loss injections explained
Find out more about how weight-loss injections like Mounjaro and Wegovy work, their potential side effects and how to access them on the NHS.
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5 reasons to serve strawberries this summer
Discover the health benefits of strawberries, plus 5 light and tasty ways to enjoy them without adding cream.
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Do statins make you tired and can they affect your sleep?
Professor Peter Sever explores the link between statins and fatigue and explains why research suggests that statins do not cause insomnia in most people.
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How to lower your blood pressure: 6 top tips
Follow our tips to lower your blood pressure, such as regular physical activity, keeping a healthy weight, eating a well-balanced diet, reducing salt and more, here.
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8 healthy hot drinks
Enjoying a warming drink can be a great way to relax, as long as you avoid those packed with sugar and fat. Rosalie Starling suggests eight heart-healthy options.