Microorganisms, or microbes, reside in various parts of your body, but the majority are concentrated in the intestines, particularly in the cecum ... linked to blocked arteries and heart disease.

Similarly, in case of clogged arteries, the flow of blood becomes restricted and in severe cases, the artery can become completely blocked, leading to serious health implications like heart attack ...

This particular sign could suggest the presence of clogged arteries, a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In a recent piece for the British Heart Foundation (BHF), Professor ...

This complex arrangement of arteries, veins, and capillaries works continuously to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues while removing waste products. When functioning properly, this system ...

A small study found that fatty buildup in the blood vessels of the neck (carotid arteries) may contain 50 times or more micronanoplastics -- minuscule bits of plastic -- compared to arteries free ...

TINY bits of plastic have been discovered in the blocked arteries of stroke sufferers. In new research, scientists found that blocked blood vessels contain 50 times more minuscule bits of plastic ...

WARNING: This video above contains graphic content of the man’s medical condition. Viewer discretion is advised. OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An Oklahoma man lost nearly all of his toes and almost ...

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Microplastics could be contributing to clogged arteries, increasing people’s risk of heart attack or stroke, a new study says. Fatty plaques in ...

A risky carotid artery operation, currently still the standard treatment for many patients, may then no longer be necessary for this group of patients. This research, published in The Lancet ...

People with plaque in the blood vessels of their neck have a higher amount of tiny plastic particles in those vessels compared to people with healthy arteries. This increase was significantly ...

The accumulation of plaque in the arteries is a serious concern as it narrows and hardens them, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of severe health complications such as heart attacks ...