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University of York | Dr Paul Collings

Sleep, time spent sitting and physical activity are all known to be important for the immediate and long-term health of young people. But these factors tend to be investigated individually or in comparison to only one other health factor, f...

Find out why the menopause increases your risk of heart and circulatory conditions, and what you can do to lower your risk and help with menopausal symptoms like heart palpitations.

Everything you need to know about ARBs. Read what they are, how they work, their possible side effects and more.

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University of Leeds | Professor Khalid Naseem

Blood platelets are cells that become sticky and clump together to form blood clots to stop us from bleeding after injury. However, platelets can also form dangerous blood clots that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. We know that peopl...

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University of Aberdeen | Dr Dawn Thompson

The development of ‘fatty plaques’ in the blood vessels involves chronic inflammation. Some research efforts to treat plaques or prevent them growing are focusing on this inflammation. However, treatments that dampen down inflammation run ...

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University of Oxford | Professor Dr Jemma Hopewell

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart condition that causes irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart. It is more common in men than women. People with AF are at increased risk of stroke. Scientists have evidence to suggest ...

The Reflections of Research competition started in 2005 and it's been going strong ever since with the winning images appearing in national press, on the BBC, and in exhibitions across the country. Here are the winners from previous years.

Covid-19 can cause serious illness if you have a heart or circulatory disease. Find out who’s at risk of serious illness, what to do if you test positive and how to manage symptoms.

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University of Leicester | Professor Leong Ng

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is when the heart can still contract, but the heart muscle may be stiffer than normal, making it less efficient. This project aims to find signals in the blood, called biomarkers that c...

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University of Cambridge | Dr Antony Jackson

BHF-funded researchers in Cambridge are investigating the molecular biology underlying Brugada syndrome. Brugada syndrome is a dangerous inherited heart condition that can cause sudden death. About 30 per cent of cases are caused by abnorm...