Mapping the link between genetic factors and the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques can help predict the future ...

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS Apples (Malus domestica) are the most widely consumed fruit in the world. There are ...

Previous studies suggest that taurine supplementation may attenuate atherosclerosis by reducing lipid levels. However, energy drinks containing taurine have been shown to increase blood pressure, a ...

New discoveries in atherosclerosis pathways have shed light on the active mechanisms in other diseases such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and HIV, paving the way for furture therapeutics.

New research describes how sphingolipids can also contribute to arterial plaques and atherosclerosis, revealing a new side to ...

Atherosclerosis is the thickening and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries that is associated with the formation of atherosclerotic plaques within the arterial intima. Inflammation has an ...

Researchers show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time will affect the risk of such lesions to cause a stroke or heart attack. The new ...

The US scientists have decoded why obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by targeting the fat cells. The study, ...