It’s common knowledge that plaque can damage your teeth. But did you know that plaque can also damage your heart? It’s true. One of the biggest risk factors for heart disease is plaque buildup in the ...

What's the first thing you think of when you hear "plaque"? If it's related to dental health, you're probably not alone. However, plaque can also refer to something that can build up in the arteries, ...

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After two decades of heart surgery, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj reveals why "heart smart" labels are a lie and which common staples are fueling the nation's inflammation crisis.

OMAHA — Completely blocked heart arteries have caused misery for patients and frustration for physicians for decades. But new tools and techniques are helping cardiologists burrow with stiff wires ...

The mouth and the heart are tied in a unique way. Good oral health that aims to prevent gum disease has the potential to positively impact heart health. The Cleveland Clinic points to research that ...

A heart attack can strike without warning, and one of the leading culprits is clogged arteries. This silent condition builds up over time, often without symptoms, until it’s too late. But there’s good ...

There’s no question that what we eat and drink directly impacts heart health—an abundance of scientific studies have made this very clear. Even if you’ve just casually looked into how to eat with ...

"Vascular disease" is a term given to conditions that affect the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the ...

Microplastics are everywhere – even in the fatty deposits called plaque that can build up in the arteries and cause heart disease and strokes. Now researchers in Italy have found that in people with ...