Our lives are filled with plastic, in everything from packaging to textiles. New research suggests “micronanoplastics” might be accumulating in arteries, with potentially serious consequences for our ...

Cardiologists reveal the unexpected symptoms of clogged arteries and underlying heart disease that you should know about. The ...

You can detect blocked arteries early by identifying atherosclerosis. It is a condition where plaque builds up inside the arteries.

A small study found that fatty buildup in the blood vessels of the neck (carotid arteries) may contain 50 times or more micronanoplastics — minuscule bits of plastic — compared to arteries free of ...

When discussing cardiovascular health, our minds often drift right to the heart. The heart is, indeed, at the heart of the cardiovascular system. However, numerous other body parts, including the ...

A small study found that fatty buildup in the blood vessels of the neck (carotid arteries) may contain 50 times or more micronanoplastics -- minuscule bits of plastic -- compared to arteries free of ...

July 23 -- WEDNESDAY, July 22 (HealthDay News) -- One part of the carotid artery that supplies the brain with blood actually expands when deadly plaque builds up, but two other sections don't, and ...

Blocked arteries don’t happen overnight. From high BP to stress, cardiologist explains the everyday habits and health issues ...

Know about five early signs of heart blockage, such as feeling tired and short of breath. Also, find out how to take steps to keep your heart healthy.

Dear Dr. Gott: I am a widow, 80, with type 2 diabetes, an elevated cholesterol level and -- the reason for me writing you -- recurring faintness when I look up. Six months ago, I checked with my ...