Soft and hard plaque are two different forms of fatty build-up inside your arteries, and both can quietly damage your heart ...

Some signs that you have plaque on your teeth include bad breath, yellow teeth, and bleeding gums. Reduce dental plaque by brushing and flossing twice a day and using a plaque-fighting mouthwash. When ...

Both plaque and tartar increase the risk of cavities, gingivitis, and other dental conditions. Knowing how to distinguish between plaque and tartar can help identify the warning signs of dental health ...

Your teeth are tough. Covered by enamel, the hardest substance in your body, your teeth can handle a lot of wear and tear. But if you allow plaque to build up and harden, you may be at risk of ...

Shown are the phases of rupture and healing of an atherosclerotic plaque. The cross-section of a plaque in Panel A shows a central core containing lipids and necrotic debris (yellow) and macrophage ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

In a Congress stuck in gridlock, legislators have grown accustomed to sluggishness in their Capitol Hill work. But Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a California Democrat who has represented a Northern California Bay ...

Congress has missed the deadline it set for itself to install a plaque honoring police for their courage on Jan. 6, 2021, and lawmakers are staying silent on the cause of the delay. The plaque, ...

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