For patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), following a Mediterranean diet is more effective in reducing progression of atherosclerosis than following a low-fat diet, according to new data from ...

Almonds are full of heart-healthy antioxidants, healthy fats, and protein. Antioxidants do exactly what their name sounds like: they oppose oxidation which reduces inflammation. Almonds are ...

Can cycles of dieting increase your risk of heart attack? In mice, an alternating high-fat and low-fat diet promotes plaque build-up in arteries by modulating the body’s innate immune responses. Kate ...

Add more Brussels sprouts to your diet to lower high cholesterol. Here’s why.

The harms of certain cooking methods can take a particular toll on our arteries. "Arteries are blood vessels that act as the ...

The latest analysis of ancient vessels shows that plaques have long been a global — and common problem. Although atherosclerosis is linked to many of our modern-day habits — from our fat-laden diets ...

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and ...