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University of Oxford | Professor Craig Lygate

Homoarginine (HA) and creatine are substances produced by the AGAT enzyme. Too little of either substance impairs heart function, and it’s thought that they may act together in the progression of heart failure. Low levels of HA are known t...

We have responded to reports of average ambulance waits of over an hour for heart attack and stroke patients.

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Date

21 June 2026

Location

Clapham Common, London

Cycle 54 miles on tarmac roads from Clapham Common to Brighton Seafront to help fund lifesaving research.

New artificial intelligence technology could lead to the next generation of heart MRI scans to enable doctors better diagnose people with a range of heart muscle diseases, according to research we part-funded.

Researchers wanted to find out whether a temporary restriction of blood flow to the arm might protect the heart from injury following bypass surgery.

Scientists at the University of Bristol are to study how stopping Porcupine – a protein named after the spiky rodent - could improve heart surgery.

There were 39 per cent fewer heart operations and other heart procedures performed in January in England compared to January last year, according to our analysis of NHS data published today.

EVENT

Date

16 - 17 May 2026

Location

Corfe Castle - Bridport

Walk or run the spectacular World Heritage coastline.

EVENT

Date

13 - 14 June 2026

Location

Cirencester Basecamp, Cotswolds

The Cotswold Way trek crosses areas of outstanding natural beauty with fantastic panoramic views across the countryside from Bath to Cheltenham.

EVENT

Date

11 October 2025

Location

Kent

Explore the "Garden of England". This Kent Downs challenge starts from the Basecamp near Maidstone.