The UK Government has launched a new Life Sciences Sector Plan, aiming to make the UK the top life sciences economy in Europe ...

We have revealed 10 of the communities across the UK that don't have a potentially lifesaving defibrillator in close range, putting people at higher risk of dying if they have a cardiac arrest.

UK Biobank’s imaging project was piloted in 2014 with over 7,000 volunteers scanned – a record-breaking number at that time.

The heart care waiting list saw the biggest monthly fall in five years in May, latest figures from NHS England show. There ...

A simple digital photograph of the back of the eye can predict a major cardiovascular event – such as a heart attack or ...

Having a healthy weight can reduce your risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases like heart attacks, strokes and vascular dementia.

Understand health What's the difference between atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation? I have been diagnosed with atrial flutter, although I only have it occasionally. I have never heard of this and ...

Get active Exercises for lower back pain Staying active is important for your heart health. If you have lower back pain, these expert-approved exercises can help you move more comfortably.

Eat well Anti-inflammatory diet: what you need to know British Heart Foundation Senior Dietitian, Tracy Parker, reveals how your diet can affect inflammation in your body and heart.

Eat well 5 cholesterol-lowering foods Some foods are not only part of a healthy diet but can also help lower your cholesterol. BHF Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor lists five of the best ...

News Does sleeping too little or too much raise your risk of heart disease? Sleeping more than seven or less than six hours a night has been linked to a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke, ...