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  1. Phone calls from a pharmacist could help people achieve healthy cholesterol

    Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0000

    Regular follow-up calls from a pharmacist can help people lower their ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol by reminding them to take their medication

  2. Almost one in 10 people in high-risk groups may have had a hidden heart attack, study suggests

    Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    A “shocking” proportion of over-50s with common health problems like high blood pressure are having undetected heart attacks

  3. One in five people with unhealthy fat could have a heart attack

    Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0000

    A simple blood test has revealed one in five people living with overweight and ‘unhealthy fat’ could have a heart attack in the next 10 years, in a study funded by us.

  4. $55m for global research team to transform diagnosis and treatment of ‘invisible’ heart condition

    Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0000

    An international team of researchers has been announced to lead a major new global research programme aiming to accelerate improvements in women’s heart health.

  5. It's time for action on medical misogyny

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0000

    Our chief executive Dr Charmaine Griffiths shares her thoughts on the Renewed Women's Health Strategy for England.

  6. British Heart Foundation warns that many gut-friendly foods come with a heart health catch

    Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:30:00 -0000

    The British Heart Foundation is urging people to look more closely at some popular gut-friendly foods which may also come with hidden risks for heart health

  7. BHF announce partnership with Toolstation

    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0000

    British Heart Foundation partners with Toolstation to champion heart health in the trade sector

  8. Professor Tim Chico appointed as new Director of Health

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:30:00 -0000

    We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Tim Chico as our new Director of Health.

  9. ‘Invisible’ heart condition disproportionately affecting women is focus of major new global research programme

    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0000

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

  10. Global study to investigate how menopause shapes heart health

    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    A study that aims to transform heart disease care for women has been awarded US $10 million by the British Heart Foundation and other major research funders