Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Our lives are filled with plastic, in everything from packaging to textiles. New research suggests “micronanoplastics” might be ...

Soft and hard plaque are two different forms of fatty build-up inside your arteries, and both can quietly damage your heart over many years. The risk of heart attack becomes higher when soft plaque ...

For years, pomegranates have enjoyed a reputation as a "heart-healthy" fruit. As a cardiovascular researcher, I have often ...

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 ...

Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. Many people develop it slowly over time without noticing any clear warning signs. One of the main reasons this happens is a ...

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 ...

A Swedish multi-centre study led by researchers at Lund University shows a link between low fibre consumption and the presence of unstable or high-risk plaque in coronary arteries – the type of plaque ...

Scientists have designed an immunotherapy that reduces plaque in the arteries of mice, presenting a possible new treatment strategy against heart disease. The novel therapy uses a lab-generated ...

Smoking is commonly associated with lung disease, but its harmful effects on cholesterol levels and cardiovascular health are ...