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St George's, University of London | Dr Claire Nightingale

Childhood obesity is a major UK public health challenge. The way that children are measured is vital in keeping track of the problem, and in monitoring the success or failure of attempts to address it. The most widely used measure of body f...

Find out why drinking too much alcohol can have a serious impact on your heart.

Dive into the latest research on what happens to your heart when it’s cold, how cold it needs to be, and for how long afterwards you’re at risk.

Our report highlights health disparities in cardiovascular diseases and identifies both strengths and areas for improvement in Northern Ireland’s health system.

Excess body fat could put your health at risk. Senior BHF Dietitian Tracy Parker explains how to measure and calculate your body fat step-by-step.

The media is awash with claims about the best ways to lose weight, but do any of these diet plans provide a healthy balance? We debunk fad diets.

Despite 35,000 women in the UK being admitted to hospital each year with a heart attack, women are more likely than men to be misdiagnosed. Heart Matters finds out more

Microvascular angina results from an abnormality of the tiny arteries in the heart muscle that play a key role in regulating blood supply to the heart.

It's not about dieting: our dietitian presents 8 recommendations to help you stay slim for life. Find out more.

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