Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

It’s common knowledge that plaque can damage your teeth. But did you know that plaque can also damage your heart? It’s true. One of the biggest risk factors for heart disease is plaque buildup in the ...

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 ...

Plaque is made up of invisible masses of harmful germs that live in the mouth and stick to the teeth. Some types of plaque cause tooth decay. Other types of plaque cause gum disease. Red, puffy or ...

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.

Cardiologists have spent decades trying to stabilize the fatty plaques that clog arteries, but a new wave of immunotherapy is going after the diseased cells at the heart of the problem. In mice, an ...

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