Scientists have discovered that feeding mice with microplastics increases plaque buildup in the arteries of male mice.

To minimize the risk of cardiovascular disease, our arteries need to be clear and inflammation-free, and scientists have developed a new technique that uses carbon nanoparticles to fight the buildup ...

Tiny pieces of plastic are infiltrating the large arteries in the neck that carry blood from the heart to the head, with the highest amounts found in fatty buildup in the arteries of stroke survivors, ...

Although the precise mechanism isn’t yet known, factors like sex chromosomes and hormones, particularly the protective ...

Soft and hard plaque are two different forms of fatty build-up inside your arteries, and both can quietly damage your heart ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Atherosclerosis happens when a fatty substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries. There are typically few noticeable ...

After analyzing 10 years of medical tests on more than 2,700 people in a federally funded heart disease study, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and elsewhere conclude that taking calcium in the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Tartar build-up in dogs is a common dental issue owners and vets frequently ...