Hidden fat deposits can harm artery health, even in people who don’t seem to have excess weight Both visceral and liver fat were associated with hardened arteries and arterial plaques Hardened ...

People who are slim but have hidden pockets of fat within their muscles are at increased risk of deadly heart conditions, new research shows. Researchers looked at 669 women who were being monitored ...

Heart Attack: The incidence of heart attacks has increased. One reason for this is the buildup of plaque in the arteries, a condition called atherosclerosis. This is a major cause of heart attacks.

It's well known that over the long run, a high-fat diet increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. But a new study has found that a high-fat diet, eaten one day to two weeks days before a heart ...