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Examining the PRCP enzyme as a potential new target for heart failure treatmentsUniversity of Manchester | Dr Xin Wang
Heart failure is a devastating condition, which affects hundreds of thousands of people in the UK. Several current medicines for treating heart failure centre around an enzyme called angiotensin, which can cause the condition to develop and...
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Using 3D heart tissue models to find out what controls the severity of ARVCKeele University | Dr Vinoj George
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an inherited heart muscle disease. In ARVC, heart muscle cells – cardiomyocytes – often do not stick together properly because of one or more genetic mutations that affect cell to ce...
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Finding out why a certain gene variant carried by 20% of us raises the risk of stroke.University of Cambridge | Professor Hugh Markus
A quarter of all strokes occur due to narrowing of the large vessel – the carotid artery – carrying blood to the brain. Factors such as obesity, smoking and high blood pressure increase a person’s risk of stroke and a particular form of one...
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Determining the heart safety of a new cancer drugSt George's, University of London | Dr Daniel Meijles
Research suggests that a class of cancer medicines called Raf inhibitors can affect cell-protective mechanisms in the heart. This project will determine whether these drugs could have a detrimental effect in people with heart and circulator...
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How to beat the cold
Cold temperatures can put your health at risk. Every year in the UK, there are about 29,000 extra deaths in the winter. We explain how to stay safe.
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“Be proud... you’ve won the battle” – Michelle's story
Michelle Houston had heart surgery in her 20s. Gradually she's learned to view her scar as a sign of bravery. Read more.
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Sleep hygiene: how poor quality sleep affects your heart
Deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity, Lisa Artis, says quality sleep is essential for heart health and warns that everyday habits like irregular bedtimes and screen-time before bed can stop you getting the best rest.
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Uncovering the targets and partners of enzyme ADAMTS7, a suspect in heart disease riskImperial College London | Dr Rens de Groot
Large international studies have identified genes that can increase a person’s risk of developing coronary heart disease. One of the genes identified as potentially important holds the instructions to make a molecule called ADAMTS7. We know...
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Understanding how different heart cells work togetherImperial College London | Professor Cesare M N Terracciano
Professor Cesare Terracciano's team is working out how different cells within the heart interact with each other and how these relationships affect the way the heart pumps. The heart muscle is made up of cells called cardiomyocytes, which...
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Tips for healthy eating
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.