Plaque

Poor dental hygiene is undoubtedly the most important risk factor for tooth caries, but the intake of certain foods can also wreak havoc on the teeth. Though all fruit offers a broad range of nutrients, certain varieties may contain higher…

The World Heritage Plaque bestowed by World Athletics to jointly commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first world mile record set by Sir Peter Snell and to recognise the historic Cooks Gardens in Whanganui will be officially…

Global Affairs Canada plans to install a plaque commemorating Canada’s evacuation of Afghans and embassy staff when its capital Kabul fell to the Taliban, but critics argue that sends the wrong message. The plaque carried a $10,000…

OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada plans to install a plaque commemorating Canada's evacuation of Afghans and embassy staff when its capital Kabul fell to the Taliban, but critics argue that sends the wrong…

Several studies have found a link between the consumption of green tea and a lower prevalence of dementia in humans, suggesting that a 54 percent reduction in the risk of cognitive decline may be possible in some cases. Experts believe…

Plaque build-up can be caused by a variety of factors like smoking and high blood pressure. One of the most significant contributors, however, is a diet laden with saturated fat. By fuelling cholesterol into the bloodstream, fatty molecules…

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has said that his government won't change the name of Atal Tunnel but would restore the plaque on the foundation stone, which was removed at the time of inauguration of the tunnel…

Some degree of plaque formation can be expected over the course of a lifetime, but poor dietary trends appear to be fuelling the prevalence of artery diseases. Whether supplements contribute to artery-clogging, however, has long remained in…

Adults with chronic asthma may have a higher risk of heart attack or stroke due to carotid artery plaque development. The new study was just released in the American Heart Association's open-access, peer-reviewed publication Journal of the…

Calcification of the arteries is a well-known precursor for vascular disease. The main danger lies in the possibility of plaque breaking off and barricading blood flow to the vital organs. If this occurs, a person may suffer a heart attack…