A new study shows that cells in atherosclerotic blood vessels grow in a way that resembles tumor development. This finding ...

Imagine a stadium packed with 75,000 fans, all wearing green and white jerseys—except one person in a solid green shirt.

Extra weight contributes to atherosclerosis, the leading cause of death in the U.S. Fortunately, taking the weight off can slow down or prevent atherosclerosis.

Atherosclerosis is plaque buildup in the arteries. When it occurs in the arteries that supply blood to the heart, doctors call it coronary artery disease (CAD).

Cholesterol-lowering medicines are some of the most commonly prescribed, effective drugs. But to influencers on TikTok, ...

In atherosclerosis, the vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) contributes to vessel wall inflammation and lipoprotein retention, as well as to the formation of the fibrous cap that provides stability ...

Researchers have discovered that non-invasive liver disease scores predict preclinical atherosclerosis in patients with type ...

Prior to 1990, many assumed that once cholesterol plaques form in the arteries causing atherosclerosis, it was not reversible. While this is true for plaques that have calcified, what about ...

"Of importance, when we examined the blood vessels in the neck, those with a higher Vitamin K1 intake also had less thickening of these blood vessels, a marker of atherosclerosis." The work led by Ms ...

Troponin – a cardiac damage biomarker – is released during exercise, but a new study indicates it is not due to coronary ...

The main cause of ischemic strokes, which account for 87 percent of all strokes, is atherosclerosis. These fatty deposits, known as plaque, line blood vessel walls and cause blockages. Atherosclerosis ...

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