(Natural News) Obese individuals have higher levels of a protein linked to blood vessel damage, found a study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. This protein is called the wingless-related integration site 5A, or WNT5A. It triggers internal or oxidative stress and promotes the build-up of substances in the blood vessels. Over time, this build-up could develop into plaques and lead to […]

(Natural News) Many people know that plaque buildup is a precursor for heart disease, but what can be done to target this condition? In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, a team from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York identified a specific immune cell found in arterial plaque in those who recently suffered a stroke or […]

(Natural News) If you pulled an all-nighter for work, you’ll most likely be very tired and cranky the next day. But being sleep-deprived doesn’t just affect your ability to concentrate; data from a study suggest that poor sleep quality is linked to a higher risk of developing heart disease. This study was published in the […]

(Natural News) The American Heart Association states that people who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol). More than 36 percent of the United States’ adult population are diagnosed with obesity, but a recent study found that even people who are slim have the same risk of hyperlipidemia as those […]

(Natural News) Around 610,000 people in the United States die every year due to heart disease, making it the leading cause of death for both men and women in our country. Coronary artery disease, the most common type of heart disease, is caused by atherosclerosis or the buildup of plaque in the arteries. According to a […]

(Natural News) Excessive daytime sleepiness in older people could be a sign of plaque buildup in the brain, increasing the risk of dementia, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Neurology. As people age, the tendency to be extra sleepy during daytime increases. Excessive daytime sleepiness has been associated with cognitive decline in […]