New nanotechnology will allow detection of blocked arteries more effectively than ever before Heart disease and stroke are the world’s two most deadly diseases, causing over 15 million death... Read more
In a new Yale-led study, investigators have revealed previously unknown factors that contribute to the hardening of arteries and plaque growth, which cause heart disease. Their insight is th... Read more
Study uncovers new potential therapeutic approach for a number of diseases linked to inflammation, including atherosclerosis, aortic stenosis and hepatic steatosis Researchers at University... Read more
A new drug being trialled for treating breast cancer and diabetes has been shown to ‘melt away’ the fat inside arteries that can cause heart attacks and strokes. Researchers from... Read more
Nanometer-sized “drones” that deliver a special type of healing molecule to fat deposits in arteries could become a new way to prevent heart attacks Nanometer-sized “drones” that deliver a s... Read more
Researchers at the Montreal Heart Institute announced today results showing that patients with cardiovascular disease and the appropriate genetic background benefit greatly from the new medi... Read more
In animal studies, JH scientists have successfully prevented the development of atherosclerosis, the main cause of heart attacks and strokes and the number-one cause of death among humans FA... Read more
The growth of deadly plaque inside the walls of arteries may not happen as scientists believed, research from the University of Toronto and Massachusetts General Hospital has found. The rese... Read more
Eating an apple a day might in fact help keep the cardiologist away, new research suggests. In a study of healthy, middle-aged adults, consumption of one apple a day for four weeks lowered b... Read more
The nanofibers and gels might someday allow doctors to simply “fix” damage that is currently impossible to treat Medicine’s recipe for keeping older people active and funct... Read more