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  • Could a missing gene make it harder to lose weight?

    Is your DNA the reason you struggle to lose weight? We look into recent headlines claiming that a genetic fault could increase the risk of obesity.

  • Wholegrain foods: why there's more to them than wholemeal bread

    Find out what wholegrain foods are and why they're essential to your health with BHF Senior Dietitian Tracy Parker.

  • Is tea good for you?

    Find out if drinking tea, coffee or other popular drinks can lower the risk of dying from heart attack or stroke.

  • Is cow’s milk healthy, or bad for your heart?

    Find out whether drinking cow’s milk can really increase the risk of heart disease in women.

  • RESEARCH

    Developing a more accurate test to predict a person’s risk of heart disease

    London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Dr Anoop Shah

    Doctors have a number of tests they can use to help predict a person’s risk of developing heart and circulatory disease in the future. Although they are reasonably accurate, sometimes they over-estimate the risk. A new and very sensitive...

  • RESEARCH

    Understanding who might have side-effects when taking statins

    University of Oxford | Dr James Sheppard

    Statins are cholesterol-lowering drugs that prevent heart attack and stroke. However, some people may experience side effects when taking them such as muscle pain, liver injury and diabetes, which can stop some people from taking them. This...

  • Do ultra-processed foods help or hinder weight loss?

    British Heart Foundation investigates new research that shows ultra-processed foods (UPFs) like ready meals, cereals and pre-packaged snacks can hinder weight loss because the way they are processed can influence how much you eat or encourage you to eat more.

  • Stroke - LACI-2 trial

    Lacunar stroke is caused by damage to small blood vessels deep in the brain, and can ultimately lead to dementia. LACI-2 explored whether isosorbide mononitrate and cilostazol could be used to treat lacunar stroke.

  • The story of my blood clot

    Read three personal experiences of blood clots and the very different diseases they can cause. Our research starts with your heart but it doesn't end there.

  • Sleep hygiene

    Deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity, Lisa Artis, says quality sleep is essential for heart health and warns that everyday habits like irregular bedtimes and screen-time before bed can stop you getting the best rest.

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