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University of Cambridge | Dr Xuan Li

Atherosclerosis, the thickening of blood vessels with fatty deposits, is increasingly being linked with higher levels of inflammation (immune response). When something triggers an immune response, such as an infection or physical injury, a ...

Toxic air is all around us, even when we can't see it. But don’t let its invisibility fool you - BHF research has shown that fine particulate matter known as PM2.5 is a triple threat. We explore just how exactly air pollutants can harm your health, and how our work aims to protect peoples' health.

Our cardiac nurses answer your questions about how to lower your cholesterol, including simple food and exercise tips.

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University of Leeds | Dr Richard Cubbon

Type 2 diabetes affects more than 1 million people in the UK, most of who are unable to control their blood sugar because they don’t respond to the hormone insulin. This is called ‘insulin resistance’, and can damage blood vessels, leading ...

Dr Louise Bradshaw explains how exercise can help lower your cholesterol.

The BHF is now delivering cardiac rehab at home to help people who cannot attend their usual classes right now.

We welcome the new Government's commitment to reintroduce measures to create a smokefree generation in today's King's Speech - the first since the General Election.

All this week Luke Cameron, who was named the Nicest Man in Britain last year after completing 365 good deeds – one every day of the year, will be volunteering with us.

We have teamed up with Tesco Pharmacy, Cancer Research UK and Diabetes UK to launch the 'Let's Talk' pharmacy service.

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University of Sheffield | Professor James Wild

The BHF, in collaboration with the Medical Research Council (as part of its Clinical Research Capabilities and Technologies Initiative), has awarded a grant to a team led by lung imaging expert Professor James Wild at the University of Shef...