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Imperial College London | Professor Neena Modi

Thousands of babies are born more than two months early each year in the UK, and thanks to modern medicine, over 90% will survive. Research suggests they may be more likely to develop metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of obesity, h...

We and 96 other health organisations, campaigners and experts have signed a letter calling for the Prime Minister to push ahead with plans to end online junk food advertising.

Heart of Oxford Business Board is a group of local business leaders who are raising funds to support BHF’s lifesaving research into heart and circulatory diseases.

Find out why this extreme meat diet, without any fruits or vegetables, can be harmful for your health.

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University of East Anglia | Dr Samuel Fountain

Dr Samuel Fountain at the University of East Anglia is searching for new molecules that boost nitric oxide and could ultimately treat blood vessel diseases. Nitric oxide is a gas made by the endothelial cells lining our blood vessels, whi...

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University of Edinburgh | Professor Joanna Wardlaw

Professor Joanna Wardlaw is leading a clinical trial to help find new treatments for people who have a lacunar, or small vessel, stroke. In 2014 around 35,000 people in the UK had a lacunar stroke, which is caused by damage to one of the...

We are working closely with the NHS to improve early detection, management and support of people with heart failure.

BHF Senior Dietitian Dell Stanford says there’s not enough evidence to support claims that garlic can lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

The Government published its 10 Year Health Plan on July 3, setting out a new blueprint for the NHS in England. Here's what it means for cardiovascular health and care.

Discover the latest research we’re funding, from the best way to investigate chest pain, to new ways of preventing damage from heart attacks.