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We're giving supporters the chance to be a part of history and help the seven million people suffering from heart and circulatory disease after unveiling the sculpture - The Heart of Steel.

Researchers we fund at the University of Oxford have published new findings that identify a combination of factors that put some patients at higher risk of myopathy, a rare side-effect of statin therapy.

A specialised antioxidant called MitoQ could prevent heart disease at its very onset, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation and published in Science Advances.

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Imperial College London | Professor Neena Modi

Thousands of babies are born more than two months early each year in the UK, and thanks to modern medicine, over 90% will survive. Research suggests they may be more likely to develop metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of obesity, h...

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Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Federica Marelli Berg

Coronary heart disease (CHD) can be caused by the inappropriate behaviour of T cells—a type of immune cell. Although T cells help us fight infection, sometimes their action on the heart and blood vessels is unwanted. T cells can contr...

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.

Cardiovascular disease is the name for conditions that affect your heart or circulation. These include high blood pressure, stroke and vascular dementia. Find out what causes it, symptoms and how it's treated.

Painkillers are some of the most commonly used drugs. We explain what these medicines are used for and possible side effects.

BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse Ruth Goss explains what an ‘abnormal’ blood test means, why it’s not always a cause for concern and when to contact your GP.

BHF's Senior Cardiac Nurse explains what can cause dizziness and what you can do to help your symptoms.