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University of Leicester | Dr Matthew Graham-Brown

This Leicester team is testing whether slowing down kidney dialysis reduces damage to patients’ hearts. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people with kidney failure on dialysis. To stay alive, patients on dialysis have thei...

Enjoying a warming drink can be a great way to relax, as long as you avoid those packed with sugar and fat. Rosalie Starling suggests eight heart-healthy options.

If you’re living with a congenital heart disease, your pregnancy will be considered more of a risk. That’s why you must speak to a healthcare professional about starting a family. Find out what we advise for a safe pregnancy.

Stephen Hughes died in October 2014, just 10 days before his 24th birthday, following a diagnosis of myocarditis. His parents believe that a blood test that has been developed by researchers we fund could stop other families losing loved ones to the condition.

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Keele University | Professor Kelvin Jordan

Every year, up to two in every hundred adults in the UK visit their GP because of chest pain for the first time. GPs may refer people at risk of heart disease for further tests. For others, chest pain may be caused by a problem with the foo...

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Newcastle University | Dr John P Bourke

Boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) begin to show heart muscle weakness in their teens. Ultimately heart weakness causes symptoms and contributes to premature death from DMD. It may be possible to protect the heart using existing d...

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University of Birmingham | Professor Jonathan N Townend

Mild chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a very common condition. Even people with early stage kidney disease are much more likely to develop cardiovascular complications such as sudden cardiac death and heart failure. Recent research has shown...

We've partnered with ITN Business to produce a news-style programme to raise awareness of heart and circulatory diseases.

We are calling for the nation to kick start their 2024 by having a declutter and generously donate any unwanted Christmas gifts. Whether it’s a jumper that doesn’t fit, a game you won’t play, or a book you already have, we will welcome any donations which can be resold to fund lifesaving research.

Our Senior Cardiac Nurse shares expert tips for adjusting to new medications.