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A drug used to treat people living with Type 2 diabetes could also help improve their heart function, according to research we've funded at the University of Leeds and presented today at the British Cardiovascular Society conference.

Judith Dando runs The London Marathon for the BHF in memory of her beloved cousin, Jill Dando

Diabetes can damage arteries and veins, putting people at risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases. We’ve been funding research to find out how best to protect the heart and blood vessels in people with diabetes.

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Imperial College London | Professor Prapa Kanagaratnam

Following a heart attack, part of the heart muscle dies and is replaced by scar tissue. But within the scar, there often remain channels of living tissue that can form a short circuit around the scar, leading to electrical disturbances (arr...

Learn what can cause a rapid heart rate in children and adults, and how any problems can be diagnosed.

Our expert discusses whether it's possible to reverse diabetes, and the steps you can take to slow down its progression.

The number of people on cardiac waiting lists grew to 302,804 people at the end of February in England, 9,301 more than the previous month, and the 20th consecutive month where an increase has been seen.

Researchers say consuming probiotics could lower your blood pressure.

Inspired by Wimbledon? We explain how you can get started with tennis - it's more accessible than you might think and will help keep your heart healthy too.

Having a healthy weight can reduce your risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases like heart attacks, strokes and vascular dementia. Find out how to measure your weight, what weight you should be and how to reduce your health risks.