It's scary hearing your doctor say your arteries aren't in great shape. Years of eating fried foods and meals rich in butter and sugar have finally caught up to you, and now you're in the danger zone ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD), better known as clogged arteries, is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to 2023 research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This type ...

The latest analysis of ancient vessels shows that plaques have long been a global — and common problem. Although atherosclerosis is linked to many of our modern-day habits — from our fat-laden diets ...

Heart disease usually ranks as the number one cause of death among Americans, according to the CDC. It’s a broad category, encompassing a fair number of different illnesses and variations of disorders ...

Micro- and nano-scopic sized pieces of plastic people use everyday can eventually find its way into the most unlikely of places, even in the plaque of clogged arteries of cardiac patients, a recent ...

Clogged heart arteries, medically known as coronary artery disease, represent one of the most serious cardiovascular conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. When arteries that supply blood ...

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Microplastics could be contributing to clogged arteries, increasing people’s risk of heart attack or stroke, a new study says. Fatty plaques in neck ...

Air pollution could be contributing to clogged arteries, a new study says. People exposed long-term to common air pollutants have an increased risk of advanced heart disease caused by hardened ...