High cholesterol is impacted by modifiable variables like diet and non-modifiable factors like genetics. Inadequate amounts ...

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, ...

Low-cost coronary artery calcium scans can help determine if you need statin drugs, especially if you're 40-75.

Heart attacks are common lately, and for years, the main culprit was thought to be plaque. But there's more to the picture. These plaque build-ups can be reversed. Dr Vass, a ‘longevity doctor' and MD ...

Women have lower amounts of harmful plaque in their arteries compared with men, but the discrepancy doesn't diminish a woman's risk of having a heart attack, new research shows. In fact, women with ...

You've heard of the importance of getting a good night's sleep. Now, a new study suggests that poor sleep could lead to damaging plaque buildup in your arteries. Researchers at Tufts University ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We all want healthy gums and a bright smile. But it turns out your gum health actually impacts much more than your mouth. A study ...