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Research we have funded has found that iron deficiency anaemia during very early pregnancy increases the risk that a baby will be born with congenital heart disease. The researchers also found that taking iron supplements during early pregnancy can greatly reduce this risk.

A new survey commissioned by the British Heart Foundation reveals that UK shoppers are expected to shop second-hand to save money and support those in need, following the Covid-19 pandemic. Charity shops could be vital to the UK’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic by helping people save money, shop sustainably and fund charitable services, according to new insight.

An injectable cure for inherited heart muscle conditions that can kill young people in the prime of their lives could be available within a few years, after an international team of researchers were announced as the winners of our Big Beat Challenge.

We have information and resources to help you as a young person with a heart condition including condition factsheets and lifestyle advice.

Learn more about counselling services on offer when dealing with health problems and other mental health organisations that can offer help and support.

Waiting lists for heart care fell slightly for the second time in two months – but average ambulance response times for heart attacks and strokes remain “dangerously long”, new data shows.

Last night, our associate medical director, Dr Sonya Babu-Narayan was recognised by Charity Comms at the Inspiring Communicators Awards for her hard work in campaigning for the rights of heart patients during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We give our reaction to the long-awaited elective care recovery plan published today, which outlines how the NHS in England will aim to tackle waiting lists over the next three years.

An estimated 5000 heart attack sufferers in England may have missed out on life saving hospital treatment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research we’ve funded.

BHF and PureGym announce a three-year partnership which aims to raise £5 million for research into heart and circulatory diseases whilst making a genuine difference to the health of the nation, both today and in the future.