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University of Bristol | Dr Mark Bond

Atherosclerosis is the process in arteries that causes them to become narrowed or blocked, and can cause a stroke or heart attack. During atherosclerosis, the growth and movement of cells in the walls of blood vessels becomes uncontrolled, ...

Want to start eating well to improve your health, but not sure what to eat to lose weight or reduce your cholesterol? Our Senior Dietitian shares some simple tips.

Remote monitoring for patients who have recently had a heart attack reduces A&E attendance and prevents readmissions to hospital, according to research funded by us.

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University of Oxford | Professor Paul Riley

The BHF is helping the University of Oxford bring together developmental biology and regenerative medicine in a single institute by contributing £5 million towards a new Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM). The new b...

We have joined a major new campaign, Recipe for Change, which is calling for the UK Government to implement an industry-wide levy on salt and sugar to help make our food healthier.

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University of Oxford | Professor Stefan Neubauer

Every cell in our body needs energy to work. A molecule called creatine helps to store and transfer the energy that heart muscle cells need to contract, and is controlled by an enzyme called creatine kinase. Scientists believe that increasi...

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18 April 2027

Location

Manchester

Run the Manchester Marathon for the BHF. The UK's fastest, flattest and friendliest major marathon.

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King's College London | Dr Thomas Kampourakis

In the search for new heart failure treatments, scientists have been studying the tiny muscle motors of heart cells that cause them to relax and contract. These motors are made up of two types of miniscule filaments – thick and thin – that ...

Chair of the General Council for Manual Therapies, Ruth Duncan, says massage is a great way to relax and safe after a heart attack and for people with atrial fibrillation (AF) and high blood pressure.

Dietitian Azmina Govindji gives expert tips for enjoying a healthier Diwali. Find out how to make healthier mithai and savoury Diwali food, avoid overeating, reduce stress and more.