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University College London | Professor Eric Brunner

In 1985 a major research study was launched, with the ambition of investigating the causes of social inequalities in health. The study, called Whitehall II, recruited 10,308 London civil servants aged 35- 55 and has followed them up with re...

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University of Cambridge | Professor Susan E Ozanne

In the UK more than half of women of child-bearing age are overweight or obese. Carrying too much weight during pregnancy comes with short and long-term health risks for both the woman and the child. The children of women who were overweigh...

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University of Birmingham | Dr Anita Slade

People waiting for a heart transplant often benefit from a mechanical pump called a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) surgically attached to their heart. This is a major operation, and patients have to adapt to the changes this creates ...

It’s normal to feel anxious in the lead up to heart surgery. A clinical psychologist offers tips on how to manage difficult feelings.

Inspired by Wimbledon? We explain how you can get started with tennis - it's more accessible than you might think and will help keep your heart healthy too.

We have released Bias & Biology,bringing together a breadth of research in order to paint a picture of how women in the UK are disadvantaged at every stage of having a heart attack, compared to men.

Our survey involving almost 5,000 people living with conditions such as a heart attack, stroke and heart failure finds that many are not getting the support they need.

It's often said that the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart – that's the muscle about the size of your fist that is currently keeping you alive.

Find out what causes clogged arteries and if they can be cleared with BHF Professor Martin Bennett.

Find out why you'd have a cardiac MRI scan, what happens during the scan, when you'll get results and where to get support.