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More than 1,300 swimmers zipped up their wetsuits to take part in the Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim. Together they raised a staggering £200,000 which will help fund our groundbreaking research into new treatments and cures for heart and circulatory diseases.

Testing older potential organ donors for levels of dangerous 'zombie' cells in their blood could help to increase the number of hearts available for transplant, according to research we've funded presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in Manchester.

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have found a new target for drugs to prevent dangerous blood clots in the legs, thanks to our funding.

New genetic testing service could test up to 800 people each year potentially at risk of the deadly heart condition responsible for Miles Frost’s death. The family of Sir David Frost and the BHF have launched a new nationwide genetic testing service to identify people at risk of the inherited heart condition HCM, which killed Sir David’s son Miles.

Hospital waiting lists continue to rise steadily, according to latest NHS England figures.

Get tips from three psychologists on how to feel less anxious about your health issues.

Even moderate physical activity can affect the heart's size and shape according to a new study we helped to fund at the MRC Clinical Sciences Centre, Imperial College London. The findings could be important in preventing misdiagnosis of heart conditions, which can also cause changes in size and shape of the heart.

When faced with a life-changing diagnosis, families with inherited heart conditions are in need of support. Dr Liz Ormondroyd tells us what it’s like being a genetic counsellor and what she’s learned along the way.

Eggs can form part of a balanced diet, despite their perceived 'bad' reputation due to their cholesterol content. We reveal the secrets of the perfect poached egg.

Determined to stay healthy, Matt Hardman swapped running for swimming after his diagnosis.