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University of Oxford | Professor Kim A Dora

Professor Kim Dora at the University of Oxford aims to better understand how small arteries in the heart respond to stress and how this response changes in coronary heart disease. Small arteries in the heart dilate and contract to keep up w...

Is there a link between infertility and heart problems? Our expert, Abigail Fraser, Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Bristol, explains.

Scientists at the University of Surrey are to investigate how stem cells could be used to repair the heart after it’s damaged by a heart attack.

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University of Manchester | Dr Wei Liu

Investigating how diabetes causes a dangerous condition called diabetic cardiomyopathy. Diabetes is a major global health problem, estimated to affect more than 400 million people. The condition can double a person’s risk of developing h...

Our expert explains the truth behind claims that plant-based diets, such as vegan and low-fat vegetarian, can 'reverse' heart disease.

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University of Oxford | Dr Nicola Smart

Damage to the lining of a blood vessel can lead to the accumulation of a fatty plaque (atherosclerosis) and also allows immune cells to infiltrate the vessel wall. These immune cells destroy the muscle and elastic layers of the blood vessel...

New research suggests drinking moderate amounts of alcohol in early to middle age could reduce the risk of heart failure.

BHF partners with the Alan Turing Institute to tackle heart disease and stroke using artificial intelligence.

Returning to your job can be a vital part of recovering from a heart event. Sarah Brealey gets tips from an expert and meets three people who made the transition back to work

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University of Strathclyde | Professor Robin Plevin

CXCL12 is a molecule that causes inflammation and has been linked to the development of heart and circulatory diseases. Researchers are now interested in whether they can stop it working in blood vessel cells and whether this might help pre...