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Is red meat OK after all?
A new study suggests that people don't need to cut back on red and processed meat for health reasons. But how accurate is this? We look behind the headlines.
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Does eating chocolate help you live longer?
We look behind the headlines of several newspapers reporting that eating chocolate can reduces the risk of dying young.
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What the future holds for heart failure science
Discover 3 key developments in heart failure science that will see better disease detection and treatments in years to come.
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How to cope with eating difficulties after a stroke
Eating and drinking after a stroke can be a challenge. Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor gives her advice on keeping nourished.
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British Heart Foundation warns that many gut-friendly foods come with a heart health catch
The British Heart Foundation is urging people to look more closely at some popular gut-friendly foods which, while beneficial for the microbiome, may also come with hidden risks for heart health when eaten in excess.
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Take a break from statins during heart surgery, suggests BHF-funded study
Short-term daily doses of statins before and after heart surgery do not prevent heart muscle damage or the development of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to an international clinical trial led by the University of Oxford and funded by the BHF. Evidence could change guidelines and suggests a break from drug before and after bypass operations.
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How does the balance of sleep, sedentary lifestyle and physical activity affect children’s heart health?University of York | Dr Paul Collings
Sleep, time spent sitting and physical activity are all known to be important for the immediate and long-term health of young people. But these factors tend to be investigated individually or in comparison to only one other health factor, f...
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Fatty attraction and metabolic syndromeQueen Mary, University of London | Dr Claudio Mauro
Dr Claudio Mauro and his colleagues at Queen Mary, University of London, are studying how metabolic syndrome affects the immune system, where high blood sugars, high cholesterol and insulin resistance can result in inflammation and increase...
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Attempting to slow down or prevent the development of atherosclerosisImperial College London | Professor Justin C Mason
Understanding how atherosclerosis develops and progresses may reveal new ways to prevent or treat the condition in the future. Cells lining the inner wall of our blood vessels are called endothelial cells, or ‘the endothelium’, and are impo...
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Using oils in cooking: which oil is the healthiest?
BHF Senior Dietitian Tracy Parker explains why the type of fat — not just the smoke point — is a more useful guide when choosing healthy oils for cooking