Statins do not cause the majority of the conditions that have been listed in their package leaflets, according to the most ...

We're excited to support a new $55m global research programme called VISIBLE from Wellcome Leap - jointly funded by Pivotal - ...

Olympics legend Roger Black rallies the nation to walk more in 2026 by taking on Walk for Hearts to raise fund for the BHF ...

We’re delighted to welcome business and HR leader Louise Wilson to our Board of Trustees. Louise is an experienced board ...

Translational Awards aim to progress the development of novel, innovative technologies towards benefits to human cardiovascular health. The scheme supports the development of technologies with ...

Troponin is a protein found in your muscles, including your heart. When your heart is injured or damaged, troponin is released into your blood. There are many things that can cause your heart to be ...

Andrew Scard, cardiac rehabilitation specialist for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, says that gentle exercises can help ease back pain and stiffness, while also increasing your strength and ...

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. Alarmingly, about half of adults in the UK have total cholesterol levels above the recommended healthy limit of 5mmol/L. Knowing which are ...

A low-fat diet may be the first thing you think about when it comes to lowering cholesterol. But rather than reducing all fats, it’s more important to get the right types of fats in your diet. Too ...

Triglycerides are the most common type of fat found in the blood. You may also see the term ‘serum triglycerides’, which simply means triglycerides found in your blood. Triglycerides provide energy to ...

What does vitamin D do? Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium, which keeps your bones, teeth and muscles healthy. In the UK, around 1 in 6 adults have low levels of vitamin D in their blood, ...

Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK dies from cardiovascular disease. It’s one of the biggest killers in the UK, but also the most underfunded. It can affect anyone and doesn’t discriminate. Women. Men ...