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Joan Willett, who is just weeks away from celebrating her 107th birthday, has received a British Empire Medal. These are awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the crown.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has been chosen as the official charity partner for the AJ Bell Great Run Series, which raises millions of pounds for charity every year and includes the largest half marathon in the world – the AJ Bell Great North Run.

Research has found that people who spend more time watching TV are at higher risk of developing coronary heart disease, regardless of their genetic makeup.

A new type of cholesterol-lowering drug has been approved for use on the NHS and will be made available to hundreds of thousands of patients.

Years before developing diabetes, people with insulin resistance could be more likely to develop abnormal heart rhythms, which may put them at greater risk of sudden death, according to research we've funded and presented today at the British Cardiovascular Society conference.

If you’re living with a congenital heart disease, your pregnancy will be considered more of a risk. That’s why you must speak to a healthcare professional about starting a family. Find out what we advise for a safe pregnancy.

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a type of congenital heart disease, is when a blood vessel in your heart does not close by itself after you’re born.

Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a rare condition that affects up to 1 in 2,000 people. The condition is often inherited but can be caused by other things like medications.

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