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University of Cambridge | Dr Wei Li

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but devastating condition, for which effective treatments are urgently needed. In PAH, the blood pressure in the arteries supplying the lungs is very high. This puts a strain on the right side...

Our senior dietitian Tracy Parker debunks seven common chocolate myths and misconceptions for Dechox

Our Senior Dietitian explains what the keto diet is, how it works, and why we wouldn’t recommend it for weight loss.

RESEARCH

Newcastle University | Dr Gavin Richardson

This research aims to investigate how the heart makes new heart muscle in a model of heart disease and answer three main questions: How much can the heart mend itself? Which cells make new heart muscle? What limitations prevent these cells ...

Find out more about the anatomy and function of the heart and circulatory system. Have a look through our pictures of the heart and learn more about what it takes to keep our blood pumping.

Researchers wanted to find out whether a temporary restriction of blood flow to the arm might protect the heart from injury following bypass surgery.

The BHF co-funds clinical trials with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

An iconic suit worn by comedian Harry Enfield has been donated to us and is now open for bids on the our eBay site. Enfield, known for his shows including Harry Enfield and Chums, personally donated the suit to his local BHF shop in London and it will now be sold to help us fund lifesaving research.

RESEARCH

University of Cambridge | Professor Martin Bennett

BHF Professor Martin Bennett and colleagues at the University of Cambridge are working out if a protein called SIRT6 could be a target for new drugs to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where fatty materials build-up inside arteries. A he...