New research shows that coronary artery bypass grafts not only prevent a blockage from causing a heart attack. They can also prevent damage from blockages that can occur later in the same artery.
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What You Should Expect From Statin Therapy
If your doctor has recommended you take a statin, here’s what you can expect. Our expert explains the benefits, side effects and what to know if you’re over age 75.
Is Blue Light Bad for Your Heart?
Can blue light affect your heart? Our cardiologist explains why it’s best not to routinely sleep with the TV on at night.
Your Feet Hold Clues to Clogged Arteries
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a buildup of cholesterol and plaque in the arteries that lead to your extremities. PAD can cause discomfort in your legs and feet, and limit your walking and activities. Severe PAD can progress to loss of limb. Your doctor can check for signs of the disease with a simple test of … Read More
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How 2 Drugs Lower Cholesterol Remarkably — and Reverse Heart Disease
Newer cholesterol-lowering drugs combined with more conventional medicine reduces bad cholesterol to incredibly low levels, a new study shows. Perhaps even more important, the combination also reduces the heart-attack-inducing plaque that forms inside the arteries.
How Gut Bacteria May Help Curb Your Heart Disease
Controlling bacteria in your gut may help curb diet-induced heart disease, show Cleveland Clinic researchers. A substance found in olive and grapeseed oils is one potential treatment.
Do You Smoke to Cope With Pain? Research Finds Surprising Effect
In addition to damaging your lungs, tobacco use is a significant contributor to pain throughout the body. Find out if smoking is hurting you more than you know.
Researchers Find New Link Between Red Meat and Heart Disease
Researchers add to the body of evidence linking eating red meat with an increased risk of heart disease. Learn more.
Living With Carotid Artery Disease
Get tips for living your best with carotid artery disease from our experts.
4 Tips for a Healthy Smile — and Body
Good dental care is about more than just keeping your teeth and gums healthy — it’s about keeping your entire body healthy. Sometimes a problem in your mouth is a symptom of a problem elsewhere in your body, says, Todd Coy, DMD, Cleveland Clinic’s Head of Dentistry. For example, plaque buildup on your teeth may … Read More
