Arteries can become blocked over many decades, before resulting in conditions that can become severe quickly. (Getty Images) Heart problems are very common in the UK, with around 7.6 million people ...

People exposed long-term to common air pollutants have an increased risk of advanced heart disease caused by hardened arteries, researchers reported.

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Microplastics could be contributing to clogged arteries, increasing people’s risk of heart attack or stroke, a new study says. Fatty plaques in neck ...

The revamped American Heart Association tool offers a surprising look at the issues that make cardiovascular disease the ...

Imagine a treatment for clogged arteries that opens them up much in the same way Drano opens up a clogged drain. That's the principle behind a new therapy surgeons are testing for use on patients with ...

A review by the American Heart Association Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Committee strengthens the case that keeping our ...

Salty foods are a staple in many diets, but excessive sodium intake can have serious implications for heart health. High-sodium diets contribute to increased blood pressure, a leading risk factor for ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Doctors may have a better way to do heart diagnostic tests and procedures to open clogged heart arteries. A new study finds fewer complications when these are done through an artery ...

CONCORD, Calif. (KGO) -- Research being conducted here in the Bay Area could provide a major advance for heart patients. Surgeons at John Muir Medical Center in Concord are implanting patients with a ...

Even air pollution levels near or below government standards were associated with early signs of heart disease FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution could be contributing to clogged ...

People with more exposure to air pollution had a higher risk of clogged arteries Even air pollution levels near or below government standards were associated with early signs of heart disease FRIDAY, ...