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 […]
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, […]
