Health risks of saturated fats aggravated by immune response
High levels of saturated fat in the blood could make an individual more prone to inflammation and tissue damage, a new study suggests.
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Road traffic noise linked to deaths and increased strokes
Living in an area with noisy road traffic may reduce life expectancy, according to new research published in the European Heart Journal.
NHS heart health check-ups only taken up by one in five patients
Only one in five patients eligible for a free "midlife MOT" on the NHS took up the offer in the first four years of the programme.
Scientists identify stem cell injection that could mend broken hearts
Researchers have identified stem cells that help repair the damage caused by a heart attack when injected in mice.
Blood markers could help predict outcome of infant heart surgery
New research suggests it may be possible to predict an infant's progress following surgery for congenital heart disease with a blood test.
Heart attack drug research awarded 2.7m pound funding
Imperial College London has been awarded a £2.7 million grant to develop drugs that lessen the damage caused by a heart attack.
Blood flow image voted supporters' favourite in BHF competition
An image showing a computer model of blood flow has been voted the British Heart Foundation supporters' favourite in a science image competition.
British Heart Foundation science image competition: vote for your favourite
Four images made by Imperial scientists have been shortlisted in the British Heart Foundation's (BHF) Reflections of Research competition.
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Simple model explains complex problems in an ageing heart
Scientists at Imperial College London have developed a model that helps explain why we are more likely to develop an abnormal heartbeat with age.
'Titin' gene mutations will help identify patients at risk of heart failure
A new study has identified genetic mutations that cause the heart condition dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), paving the way for more accurate diagnosis.
