Turns out, clogged arteries aren't just about greasy food. Silent damage from smoking, cholesterol, and inflammation builds ...

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

Two conditions within this category are atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis, which are often confused.Both conditions involve changes in the arterial walls. However, arteriosclerosis is the general ...

Five common reasons why people have heart attacks by understanding the everyday factors that can trigger a life-threatening ...

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).

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 ...

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.

A study reveals that lysozyme (LYZ) plays a pivotal role in age-related blood vessel inflammation by influencing gut bacteria ...

The company’s Repatha (evolocumab) was added to optimised statin therapy in a phase 3 trial, and resulted in statistically significant regression of atherosclerosis in patients with coronary ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a CT scan of my chest and abdomen for pain, and they made a note that I also had coronary atherosclerosis. What is this condition?

Stressor-evoked brain activity in midlife adults is linked to preclinical atherosclerosis via stress-related blood pressure.