Previous studies have shown that microplastic and nanoplastic particles can induce inflammation and other negative effects in the body.

This narrowing, which is the result of plaque buildups in the arteries, can result in a heart attack or stroke. The study was published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine. The study included ...

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

Carotid artery disease (or carotid artery stenosis) occurs when the major arteries in your neck, which deliver oxygen-rich blood to your brain, become narrowed and potentially blocked by the buildup ...

shows an image of a carotid artery in the neck where it divides into the artery of the external carotid artery (smaller vessel on the right) and the internal carotid artery (ICA) leading to the brain ...

The narrowing of the carotid arteries is most commonly related to atherosclerosis (a build-up of plaque, which is a deposit of fatty substances ... and extend upward through the neck carrying ...

Peripheral artery disease affects nearly 20 million adults in the U.S.1 and over 200 million people globally.2 PAD is caused by a build-up of plaque in the arteries that blocks blood flow to the ...

Chest Pain (Angina) Chest pain, known as angina, is a common warning sign of significant artery blockages. It often feels ...

Symptoms of coronary artery disease should be assessed by a doctor right away. He or she will discuss treatment options that may reverse the disease, prevent further plaque build-up, or lower the ...

In turn, proteins, calcium deposits, cholesterol and other substances traveling through your blood vessels begin to stick to the artery walls, combining with fat to form plaque. A build-up of plaque ...