Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Heart doctor What's the first thing you think of when you hear "plaque"? If it's related to dental health, you're probably not ...

We all want healthy gums and a bright smile. But it turns out your gum health actually impacts much more than your mouth. A study published in the journal Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities found ...

If you want to prevent the plaque buildup known as atherosclerosis, steps including quitting smoking, having a heart-healthy diet, exercising, and monitoring health markers.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Atherosclerosis happens when a fatty substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries. There are typically few noticeable ...

Have you ever run your tongue over your teeth and noticed a fuzzy feeling? That's not just leftover food, it's dental plaque, and if you don't deal with it, it can cause serious trouble. Dental plaque ...

The link between good oral health and general health isn't a far-fetched notion. There's many pieces about how your teeth can tell you a lot about the rest of your body. For example, poor oral hygiene ...

Receding gums, a common dental problem, involve the gum tissue pulling away from the teeth, exposing more of the tooth or the tooth's root. This condition can lead to sensitivity, tooth decay, and ...

DALLAS, May 21, 2025 — The PREVENT TM risk calculator helped to identify people with plaque buildup in the arteries of the heart, in addition to predicting their risk of a future heart attack, ...

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 of ...

Recent developments in reimbursement and insurer coverage for plaque analysis in the US are a step towards the evaluative ...