Your arteries play an important role in your cardiovascular health, transporting blood from the heart to all of the body’s cells. And that’s especially true for your carotid (neck) arteries, since ...

Q: I've been told I my carotid artery may produce a blockage. What can I do? A: A stroke is a serious medical emergency that can leave a person paralyzed or debilitated for life. When a stroke occurs, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a blockage to my right internal carotid artery. The doctor has recommended either a carotid endarterectomy or angioplasty with stent. I would like additional information and a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have 50-percent blockage of my carotid arteries on both sides. What is the recommended treatment? The purpose of treatment for carotid artery disease is to prevent a stroke. But ...

Exercise is generally recommended as one of the top forms of prevention for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. and globally. Apart from helping to maintain a healthy weight, ...

Q. At what percentage of blockage of the carotid artery do you consider surgery? I’m a 73-year-old man with a 70 percent blockage, and my doctor says to wait a year and check back then. A. As you know ...

John Davis’ resume includes serving as a test engineer of radar systems on the Apollo modules that went to the moon. The retired engineer knows firsthand about the value of testing, minding details ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I am a widow, 80, with type 2 diabetes, an elevated cholesterol level and -- the reason for me writing you -- recurring faintness when I look up. Six months ago, I checked with my ...

Rakesh Roshan took to Instagram to share a sudden health scare he recently experienced. He posted a picture with the staff of the hospital where he underwent treatment. Rakesh shared that he had ...

Our lives are filled with plastic, in everything from packaging to textiles. New research suggests “micronanoplastics” might be accumulating in arteries, with potentially serious consequences for our ...