Atherosclerosis basically refers to hardening of large or medium sized arteries. It is one of the common diseases of blood vessels. The thickening of arteries is caused by excessive accumulation of calcium or lime in the blood vessels due to which ...
Keeping teeth clean and sparkling can reduce your chances of developing heart disease, says a new study, which explains the link with gum problems. ...
A deficiency of B-vitamins may cause vascular cognitive impairment, according to the latest Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study. Carried out by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts ...
In a rodent study on circulation, researchers have found evidence that a key protein, called cyclophilin A, leads to clogging of arteries in two ways, and that lowering levels of it opens them up. ...
NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters Health) Early signs of heart disease in young adult smokers may quickly dissipate soon after they kick the habit, a new study from Japan shows. Smoking disrupts the normal function of the lining of arteries, known ...