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We respond to figures published today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which reveal that people from certain minority ethnic groups are disproportionately at greater risk of dying from Covid-19.

Our researcher noticeboard is a regularly updated listings page with the latest news on funding initiatives, conferences, awards and more. We recommend researchers regularly check back in to avoid missing out.

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.

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

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.

The Covid-19 pandemic could lead to a surge of fitness enthusiasts, according to our new survey. As part of our MyMarathon campaign which asks people to take on a marathon distance (26.2 miles) over the month of June, we took a deep dive into the exercise habits of the UK.

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.

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.

The BHF has partnered with Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals to refine the use of a common blood test to detect heart failure in more patients as early as possible.

The BHF has today announced that it intends to consult with staff on reducing costs which may involve losing up to 300 roles at the charity. We have been forced to begin the process in response to the devastating fall in our income caused by the coronavirus crisis.