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  • RESEARCH

    The impact of cold on people with angina

    King's College London | Professor Simon Redwood

    People with coronary heart disease can be affected by angina. Angina is a dull, heavy or tight chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart – and importantly it could be a sign of being at risk of a future heart attack. Past rese...

  • EVENT

    Brighton 10K
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    Date

    12 April 2026

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    Location

    Brighton

    Run 10k across the coastal scenery of Brighton and experience the atmosphere and support from the crowds along the route.

  • Are “minor” heart attacks really minor?

    Some heart attacks can be caused by partial blockage of your heart’s arteries. In the past they were considered “minor” and didn’t always get the treatment they needed. BHF-funded research helped solve that problem.

  • RESEARCH

    Understanding how the blood vessels in our heart cope with pressure

    University of Oxford | Professor Kim A Dora

    Blood flow in muscles continually changes depending on whether we are resting or active. To cope with these changes, blood vessels must adapt to meet the demands of rest and exercise. This is especially true in the heart, where vessels are ...

  • New online tool can pinpoint cardiovascular health inequalities in your area

    Our free interactive tool developed with the Strategy Unit could help to deepen our understanding of cardiovascular health inequalities in England.

  • What is an angiogram?

    A angiogram is a common test for people with possible heart symptoms. Professor Julian Gunn explains the different types of angiogram.

  • BHF Professor Ziad Mallat elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences

    Professor Ziad Mallat is among 50 world-leading UK researchers who have been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

  • Exeter scientists to investigate obesity paradox

    Scientists at the University of Exeter are to explore why some overweight people are less likely to develop heart disease than others.

  • RESEARCH

    Finding out how blood flow influences plaque formation in atherosclerosis

    Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Rob Krams

    Professor Rob Krams is finding out what causes plaques to form and block the coronary artery in atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of coronary heart disease. Coronary artery plaques can rupture causing a heart attack, which is the main r...

  • Are smoothies good for you?

    Smoothies are 1 of your 5-a-day, but they’re also high in sugar and contain less fibre than whole fruits and vegetables. Find out some of the downsides and how to make them healthier.