A new 50-person pilot study is examining AtheroCare Cyclodextrin Standard and how coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores change after participants complete a six-month course of 180 doses. Led by cardiologist Dr. James C. Roberts, the study compares CAC scores before and after the program. The first six participant results have now been released, providing an […]
The human body does not grow at the same rate throughout childhood. The brain, bones, reproductive organs and many internal organs each follow different patterns of development. Almost a century ago, anatomist Richard E. Scammon developed a simple way of showing these differences. His growth curves became one of the best-known models of human growth […]
Are microplastics putting you at a higher risk of heart attack? Microplastics are now being studied in some of the most unexpected places—including the blood vessels that supply the heart. In July 2026, researchers reported in the European Heart Journal that micro- and nanoplastics were found more often in coronary blood from patients experiencing an […]
2026 Cholesterol Guidelines: LDL, Lp(a) and ApoB Many people remember being told that their cholesterol was “a little high”. The harder questions often come next. High compared with what? Does one number tell the whole story? Is food the main issue? Should you have another test? And does a result that looked acceptable ten years […]
What Is Heart Failure? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment The words heart failure can sound final. They are not. Heart failure does not mean that the heart has stopped, or that it is about to stop. It means the heart is not filling with blood or pumping it around the body as effectively as it should. […]
What Is Coronary Heart Disease? Symptoms and Treatment Your heart pumps oxygen-rich blood to the rest of your body. But the heart muscle also needs its own steady blood supply. That supply arrives through the coronary arteries, a network of blood vessels that runs across the surface of the heart. When these arteries cannot deliver […]
Atrial Fibrillation: Symptoms, Stroke Risk and Treatment Most of us imagine a healthy heartbeat as a perfectly steady tick-tock. In reality, the heart is not a metronome. It speeds up when you climb stairs, slows during sleep and responds to stress, illness, medicines and exercise. Atrial fibrillation is different. Often shortened to AF or AFib, […]
How the Heart Works: Chambers, Valves and Blood Flow You rarely notice your heart when it is doing its job well. Even while you are sitting quietly, this fist-sized muscle is filling, squeezing, opening and closing valves, and adjusting its pace to match what your body needs. The heart is often described as a pump, […]
Blood Pressure and Your Heart: Know Your Numbers You may have high blood pressure and feel completely well. That is because high blood pressure usually does not cause clear symptoms. Many people only discover it during a routine health check. Knowing your blood pressure can help you better understand the health of your heart and […]
High Blood Cholesterol: Causes, Tests and Management You may feel healthy and still have high cholesterol. That is because high blood cholesterol usually has no clear warning signs. Many people only discover it after having a blood test. Cholesterol is not always harmful. Your body needs it to build cells, make hormones and support other […]
