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Genetics hold the key for blood vessel disease diagnosis
New genetic causes of ‘rare’ diseases, including pulmonary arterial hypertension, have been discovered by technology reading whole genomes in pioneering research that the BHF part-funded.
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5 ways to make bread and dough part of a healthy diet
Dough can be the starting point for a vast range of healthy meals and teatime treats, explains Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor. Read more.
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Have cold hands and feet? Here are 5 tips to improve circulation
From keeping your legs elevated to eating a healthy diet and staying active, find out how to help boost your blood flow if you have poor circulation.
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How do heart forming cells in the womb influence congenital heart defects and adult heart disease?Newcastle University | Professor Deborah Henderson
Sometimes, the aorta and pulmonary artery (the arteries that carry blood away from the heart to the lungs and the rest of the body) do not properly form in the foetus. Some of these malformations are life-threatening at birth whereas others...
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£54 million awarded to tackle disease through big data
Health Data Research UK awards £54 million funding to six consortia of world leading UK universities and research institutes to fuel scientific advances using data science – part funded by the BHF.
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A clinical trial testing if aspirin prevents heart attacks and strokes in people with chronic kidney diseaseUniversity of Southampton | Dr Hugh Gallagher
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common, particularly in the elderly. In some cases, it can advance into life-threatening kidney problems. But the greatest health threat to most people with CKD is that it significantly increases their risk o...
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Congenital heart disease - Finley and Louie's stories
Finley and Louie were both born with congenital heart defects. Here are their stories and how our research is revolutionising open-heart surgeries.
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Heart disease and emotional health
Having a heart condition can affect your mental wellbeing too. This section offers tips for coping, information about antidepressants, and real stories, plus results of our exclusive survey.
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European funders commit over 5 million euros for research into heart and circulatory diseases
Leading mid-career researchers from the UK, Germany and the Netherlands will collaborate on heart and circulatory diseases research, thanks to an ambitious partnership between the British Heart Foundation (BHF), German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) and Dutch Heart Foundation (DHF).
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Angina - CorMicA trial
Can additional tests help doctors decide how to treat patients with angina who don’t have a blockage in their coronary arteries? CorMicA aimed to find out.