Coronary artery disease (CAD), better known as clogged arteries, is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to 2023 research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This type ...

The underlying cause of nearly all heart attacks is clogging of the arteries with cholesterol (atherosclerosis). It starts early in life and by middle age, can be very advanced. The problem is, even ...

Regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups help prevent gum disease, which has been associated with an increased risk ...

A new study suggests that more than half of all heart attacks in women under 65 are actually not the result of a clogged artery—which is the most common cause of heart attacks in men. The majority of ...