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Can light levels affect your blood sugar levels and how many calories you burn?
Can different light levels at different times of day affect metabolism and blood sugar levels? We explain the science.
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Could blocking a protein called EPAC1 prevent heart and circulatory disease?Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh | Professor Stephen Yarwood
Dr Stephen Yarwood from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh is working out if blocking an enzyme called EPAC1 could treat heart and circulatory diseases associated with metabolic syndrome – a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and...
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BHF teams up with Tesco and other health charities to support the nation's health
In an open letter to the Health and Social Care Secretary, BHF, Tesco and two other leading health charity partners are urging the UK Government to make healthier food sales reporting mandatory for all supermarkets and major food businesses.
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BMI failing to reflect childhood obesity levels in ethnic minorities
BMI does not give a true picture of childhood obesity levels in ethnic minorities, with South Asian children particularly at risk of being wrongly categorised.
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Tesco's fundraising appeal raises £1 million for the BHF
A Tesco fundraising appeal has raised £1 million for the BHF's life saving work in just two weeks
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Watch: Could fat in your bloodstream cause blood clots?
BHF research is shedding more light on how fats in your blood could affect your health. Our animation explains Dr Alan Stewart's research.
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Fruit vs vegetables: which is healthiest?
Are vegetables better for us than fruit? BHF Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor reveals the answer.
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Are artificial sweeteners better than sugar?
Our expert discusses whether artificial sweeteners are better for you than sugar.
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Is honey good for you?
Find out if is honey better than regular sugar and if it has special health benefits, with answers from Senior British Heart Foundation Dietitian Tracy Parker.
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Studying the role of insulin in macrophagesUniversity College London | Dr Ines Pineda Torra
Dr Matthew Gage and his colleagues at University College London (UCL) are studying the role of insulin in immune cells called macrophages. These cells are involved in driving inflammation and, indirectly, in atherosclerosis – when blood ves...