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I collapsed during my 10k run then got diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation through the eyes of Professor Barbara Casadei and Mike Munson

A quarter of the nation’s wardrobes contain no preloved items, our survey reveals

One in four (25 per cent) people in the UK own no preloved items in their wardrobe, according to our new survey. We are urging the nation to join Reuse Revolution by shopping and donating preloved this spring. Our survey of over 4,600 people, conducted by Censuswide, found that while clothes are the nation’s favourite item to buy preloved, one quarter (25 per cent) of the nation’s wardrobes don’t contain any second-hand pieces.

BHF Chief Scientific and Medical Officer awarded OBE in New Year Honours

Our new Chief Scientific and Medical Officer Professor Bryan Williams has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list for services to medicine.

Researchers identify parts of the brain damaged by high blood pressure, linked to dementia

For the first time, in a study part-funded by us, researchers have identified specific regions of the brain that are damaged by high blood pressure and may contribute to a decline in mental processes and the development of dementia.

BHF joins leading organisations in calling for an industry wide sugar and salt levy

We have joined a major new campaign, Recipe for Change, which is calling for the UK Government to implement an industry-wide levy on salt and sugar to help make our food healthier.

Boom in young volunteers as survey shows Gen Z most likely to gift time

We have seen a boom in younger volunteers since the pandemic ended – as new research suggests Generation Z (people aged 16-24) are more likely to want to help out than any other age group.

Landmark study finds no benefit of routine use of cerebral embolic protection devices on TAVI stroke risk

A £2.3 million clinical trial we funded has found that devices designed to reduce the risk of TAVI patients having a stroke have no impact on their stroke risk.