You're never too young to start eating for your heart. Science suggests these foods could help prevent clogged arteries. The ...

Most causes of heart disease can be reversed. Most causes of heart disease are caused by something called atherosclerosis-- or plaque buildup within the arteries. Brunilda Nazario, MD (Continued ...

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 ...

Atherosclerosis is characterized by the build-up of plaque inside your blood vessels. It can lead to stenosis, which is a narrowing of your artery walls. Plaque is a fatty substance made up of ...

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 ...

Heart attacks are often caused by atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque builds up in the arteries, restricting blood flow ...