Maura Gillespie of the British Heart Foundation urged Downing Street to introduce similar measures.
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The British Heart Foundation (BHF) said 72% of parents believe their children are "active enough".
The British Heart Foundation says anyone considering these treatments should discuss it with their GP.
Professor Brian Pentecost of the British Heart Foundation said the project was an exciting advance.
Delyth Lloyd of the British Heart Foundation in Wales welcomed the Welsh government's legislation.
But Professor Peter Weissberg, medical director at the British Heart Foundation, said the suggestion should not be taken literally.
The British Heart Foundation said clinical trials were needed to show it would be safe for patients.
The British Heart Foundation said red meat could still be eaten as part of a balanced diet.
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The British Heart Foundation is funding a study, which aims to identify the genes responsible for pre-eclampsia.
The British Heart Foundation estimates that 46, 000 children in the UK bought cigarettes from vending machines in 2006.
Ellen Mason, a cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, warned that providing specialist heart screening could be problematical.
Doireann Maddock, senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation said weight gain should not deter smokers from quitting.
The groups include three medical royal colleges, the British Dental Association, the British Heart Foundation and the Consumer's Association.
Following his treatment at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, the charitable beneficiary of this extended jog is the British Heart Foundation.
Professor Sir Charles George, medical director of the British Heart Foundation, said he was confident over-the-counter statins would save lives.
The British Heart Foundation said the research added to our understanding of how stress at work may alter the body's chemistry.
The British Heart Foundation has launched a new credit card which sees the charity receive contributions when the user spends money.
One charity that has decided to be open about its own use of animals in research is the British Heart Foundation.
June Davison, senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said more research was needed to understand the effects of second-hand smoke.
But the Medical Director at the British Heart Foundation stressed the importance of lifestyle is vital to cut the number of deaths.
Figures from the British Heart Foundation show smoking just three to six cigarettes a day doubles the chances of having a heart attack.
Joseph Clift, policy manager at the British Heart Foundation, said that the growing financial burden of expensive prescription charges could not be ignored.
Belinda Linden, a nurse advisor for the British Heart Foundation, said that more research was needed into possible genetic causes of heart disease.
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) advises that moderate intensity aerobic activity is the most effective type of activity for maintaining a healthy heart.
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Mr Hume said such a ban has already gained support from a number of charities, including Children in Scotland and the British Heart Foundation.
Danny Kinahan of the UUP said that, according to the British Heart Foundation, 83, 000 people die every year in the United Kingdom from heart attacks.
The British Heart Foundation said much more safety data was needed.
Judy O'Sullivan, cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said the study added to the evidence that alcohol in moderation provides some protection for the heart.
The British Heart Foundation statistics suggest that Scots are most likely to dig deep for good causes - while Londoners are the least likely to donate money.
According to the British Heart Foundation, LVADs are a temporary measure - the longest that one of these devices had supported a patient so far is two years.
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