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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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Queen Mary, University of London | Dr Maria Paula Longhi

In this Intermediate Research Fellowship, Dr Paula Longhi, working at Queen Mary, University of London, will investigate how dendritic cells of the immune system contribute to atherosclerosis, the disease that underlies coronary heart disea...

Data has been brought together across prevention, treatment and outcomes by levels of deprivation in England, outlining health inequalities.

Over three days in Manchester, scientists unveiled the very latest in heart and circulatory disease research at this year’s British Cardiovascular Society conference. Some of the brightest minds from the UK and around the world came together to share their latest work. Here are seven things we learned.

The number of people dying before the age of 75 in England from heart and circulatory diseases has risen to the highest level in over a decade, according to our new analysis.

There are 206 bones in the human body – ranging in size from the tiniest, found in your ear, to the largest, in your thigh. We have just one heart – roughly the size of your fist – in our chest and continuously pumping about eight pints of blood. 206 bones and only one heart. But how are the two connected? Does the quality of your bones affect your heart?

Alcohol is a part of many peoples' lives and can be hard to avoid. However, drinking more than the recommended amount of alcohol can have a harmful effect on your heart and general health.

Genetic testing can be used to find out whether you have a specific altered gene or a genetic fault which can lead to an inherited heart condition (IHC).

Summer is a great time to get your friends and family to the park and get active with outdoor fun and games. We present ten of the best activities to do in your local park

It's good to stay active after a heart attack or heart surgery, but where do you start? Sarah Brealey shares tips from cardiac rehabilitation experts.