Cardiovascular disease experts propose a new approach to treating heart disease, focusing on atherosclerosis prevention and ...

Plaque on your teeth can lead to a host of dental issues like cavities and may cause bad breath, yellow teeth, and swollen ...

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 published in the journal Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities found ...

You can help prevent heart disease by exercising for 30 minutes a day, eating a healthy diet, and quitting smoking.

High cholesterol can be dangerous to your health because it reduces blood flow and increases the risk of heart attack and ...

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 ...

Atherosclerosis, the accumulation of fat in the blood vessels, commonly known as “hardening of arteries.”It is considered a ...

High-density lipoproteins (HDL), also known as "good cholesterol," remove excess cholesterol from the body's tissues and ...

A groundbreaking study reveals how obesity may drive Alzheimer’s disease through tiny messengers called extracellular vesicles released from fat tissue.