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RESEARCH
How does insulin like growth factor prevent fatty build-up inside arteries?University of Leeds | Dr Stephen Wheatcroft
Dr Stephen Wheatcroft and his team at the University of Leeds are working out if a hormone called insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and its receptors can help prevent fatty deposits building up inside the arteries. This 'furring up' ...
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Employee health checks
Employee health checks
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Are statins really a ‘waste of time’ for over-75s?
A new study has reported that statins don’t reduce risk of heart attacks and stroke for over 75s without existing heart or circulatory diseases. We go behind the headlines.
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BHF and Tesco join forces in new healthy living partnership
Three of the UK’s leading healthy charities have today come together with the UK’s leading food retailer to help tackle the UK’s biggest health challenges.
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No firm conclusions can be drawn from statin study in elderly
A new study published in the British Medical Journal suggests statins do not reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack or death in healthy individuals over the age of 75.
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Tesco fundraising appeal shows a little help can go a long way
Tesco customers will be able to make a significant contribution to our life saving research from 26th to 28th February by supporting the Tesco Health Charity Partnership appeal and rounding up their shop in store to the nearest £1 at self-service checkouts.
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Partnership Funding
The BHF works together with other national and international funders to support innovative cardiovascular research
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Four BHF research projects that might surprise you
In terms of what the British Heart Foundation funds, the clue is in the name, but there’s more to us than just the heart. Our research delves into all sorts of diseases. Here are a few new projects we’re excited to watch unfold.
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RESEARCH
Why are people from India more prone to heart disease?University of Southampton | Professor Caroline Fall
Professor Caroline Fall is investigating why people from the Indian sub-continent are more prone to heart disease and diabetes than people from Europe. By studying young adults in New Delhi and Vellore in India, Professor Fall and her t...
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“I’m a doctor – why didn’t I get my health checked?”
Philip Hollows had a heart attack just after retiring. Now he urges others to start having regular health checks in their 40s. Find out why.