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Finding ways to turn bad fat goodUniversity of Nottingham | Professor Michael Symonds
Healthy people have an optimal amount of body fat which is made up of white (considered to be ‘bad’ when present in excess) and beige (thought to be ‘good’) fat cells. Some of these fat cells are located around certain parts of the heart an...
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A clinical trial of iron supplementation for people with heart failureUniversity of Glasgow | Dr Paul R Kalra
Iron is needed for many processes in our bodies to work, including enabling our muscles to function correctly. People with heart failure frequently have low iron levels, which worsens their symptoms of shortness of breath and fatigue, their...
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Finding blood biomarkers that predict the need for aortic valve replacementUniversity of Leicester | Professor Leong Ng
Aortic stenosis (AS) is a very common heart valve disease which restricts blood flow out of the heart. Many patients experience breathlessness or chest pain with exercise. Currently, the only effective treatment is replacing the valve in pa...
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Understanding how neuropeptide-Y affects the heartUniversity of Oxford | Professor Neil Herring
The speed and strength of the heartbeat can be increased by a group of nerves that work by releasing a chemical called norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter. Whilst norepinephrine is useful in healthy individuals during exercise, it can trigge...
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Studying the effects of iron deficiency and replacement on people with heart failureKing's College London | Dr Darlington Okonko
Heart failure is debilitating because the heart can’t respond to the demands of the body. Many people with heart failure also lack enough iron in their body, which worsens symptoms. However, little is known about the effect of iron on the h...
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13 drinks ranked best to worst
We’ve ranked 13 popular drinks from best to worst based on their sugar and fat content. Learn more about what the best options are for a healthy diet.
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"Life doesn't have to end after a heart attack"
Don Evitts found life after two heart attacks and bypass surgery. Get inspired.
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How our research helped get Brian back on his bike
Brian Cookson OBE was one of 106 men who took part in a study we funded investigating the impact of heart scarring on veteran male athletes. He had an ICD fitted after his heart started beating dangerously fast while training on his bike.
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Simple neck scan could detect men at risk of heart failure
A simple neck scan can identify men with double the risk of heart failure, according to research part-funded by us and led by University College London.
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Inherited heart conditions
Inherited heart conditions information including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and prevention.