In a new editorial, three cardiologists say saturated fats do not clog arteries and the “clogged pipe” model of heart disease is “plain wrong.” Critics question their approach.

In a new editorial, three cardiologists say saturated fats do not clog arteries and the “clogged pipe” model of heart disease is “plain wrong.” Critics question their approach.

"There are certain foods and nutrients that can either encourage the clogging of arteries or help improve artery health," ...

Researchers have found that fat around the outside of arteries may lead to the development of cardiovascular disease and could be linked to its onset in individuals with diabetes. Researchers at ...

Body fat hardens arteries after middle age Date: May 15, 2013 Source: Imperial College London Summary: Having too much body fat makes arteries become stiff after middle age, a new study has revealed.

Turns out, clogged arteries aren't just about greasy food. Silent damage from smoking, cholesterol, and inflammation builds up over time—and by the time symptoms hit, it’s already serious.

The fat cells that surround coronary arteries may play a central and previously unrecognized role in development of cardiovascular disease, according to a study by University of Iowa researchers.

A Michigan State University researcher is adding new evidence to the argument that the fat around our arteries may play an important role in keeping those blood vessels healthy.

The high-fat diets may not be as bad for the blood vessels as once thought. June 1, 2011— -- Low-carbohydrate diets that require patients to fill up on fats won't lead to harder arteries ...

Researchers at UC have confirmed that fat surrounding the outside of arteries in humans—particularly the left coronary artery—may influence the onset of coronary artery disease, or ...

Eating just one high-fat meal — in this case, carrot cake and a milkshake — can quickly prevent “good” cholesterol from protecting the body against clogged arteries, a small study shows.

In young adults, those with more body fat had less stiff arteries. However, after the age of 50 increasing body fat was associated with stiffer arteries in both men and women.