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University of Hull | Dr Simon Calaminus

Hull researchers are uncovering the role of zinc in platelets and bleeding. Zinc plays an important role in the body. Zinc deficiency exists in many health problems, and is linked to excess bleeding. It is not yet known exactly how a lac...

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King's College London | Professor Catherine Shanahan

Blood vessels must be able to stretch and contract to maintain blood pressure. However, in some people, especially the elderly and people with kidney failure, the blood vessels can become filled with calcium deposits that make them rigid li...

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University of Manchester | Dr Paul Brownbill

Women with high blood pressure before or during pregnancy need to take blood pressure-lowering medicines throughout pregnancy. These medicines enter the placenta’s circulation – an organ that transfers oxygen and nutrients from the mother’s...

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St George's, University of London | Professor Peter Whincup

Professor Peter Whincup is assessing levels of body fat and obesity in children of different ethnic backgrounds living in the UK. High levels of body fat are of concern in South Asian and black African children, who have a higher chance of ...

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.

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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...

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 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 ...

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University College London | Dr Katy Sutcliffe

This social science project is seeking to advance the debate on informed consent. The prospect of having any kind of medical procedure can be stressful and worrying, but often if we find out more about it and know what to expect, some of t...