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University of Leeds | Dr Lynn McKeown

The formation of blood clots after damage to blood vessels is essential to prevent excessive bleeding. The first step in this process is the formation of a ‘plug’ of small blood cells called platelets. This is helped along by the release of...

Find out how about hot weather can affect you, especially during the coronavirus outbreak, and what you should do to stay cool.

Is there a link between the bacteria in our gut and the build-up of fatty material in our arteries? Dr Leanne Grech investigates.

Pulses like beans, lentils and peas can help keep your heart healthy. Our Senior Dietitian explains why you should add pulses to your shopping list.

Pauline Boye woke up at 4am and needed to go the bathroom. One problem, she couldn’t get out of bed. The 49-year-old had a stroke in her sleep and her right side was paralysed. On World Stroke Day, Pauline’s story reminds us of the heartbreaking cost of stroke – and the pressing need for more research to prevent and treat it.

We have appointed leading business figures, Lord Hintze and Shane Thakrar, as the first of a new network of Patrons.

We have recognised the work of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh as our Royal Patron by engraving his name on the Heart of Steel.

A simple digital photograph of the back of the eye can predict a major cardiovascular event set to happen in the next decade with 70 per cent accuracy, according to research part funded by us

A group of researchers funded by the BHF have set-up a clinical study of NHS Healthcare Workers to better understand the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19).

Long waits for tests could lead to more deaths from undiagnosed heart conditions.