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Stroke patients have high levels of microplastics in the plaque clogging their arteries, researchers find
Clark and his team measured microplastics and nanoplastics in the dangerous, fatty plaque that can build up in arteries, ...
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Boosting Potassium, Not Just Cutting Sodium, May Be the Best Way to Lower Blood Pressure
Adding more potassium to your diet could be an easier, more effective way to lower blood pressure than cutting salt alone, ...
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Plaque buildup in the necks of stroke survivors may be loaded with microplastics
Microplastics and nanoplastics from degraded consumer products have been found in neck artery plaque, with the highest ...
Tiny plastic particles found in the arteries of stroke patients with blocked blood vessels
TINY bits of plastic have been discovered in the blocked arteries of stroke sufferers. In new research, scientists found that ...
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'Unclog' the arteries and slash heart disease risk with three lifestyle changes
Plaque develops when fatty substances like cholesterol build up inside the artery walls, causing narrowing and potential obstructions. This can impede blood flow and heighten the likelihood of ...
Micronanoplastics found in artery-clogging plaque in the neck
Research Highlights A small study found that fatty buildup in the blood vessels of the neck (carotid arteries) may contain 50 ...