Doctors Find Evidence that Microplastic Is Clogging Arteries, Leading to Heart Attacks and Strokes

Doctors Find Evidence that Microplastic Is Clogging Arteries, Leading to Heart Attacks and Strokes

Microplastics are everywhere, including our arteries. And although their presence there is correlated with cardiovascular issues such as heart attacks and stroke, doctors were eager to learn more about how to manage the disease process. To that end, a team of scientists led by the University of California, Riverside (UCR) fed microplastics to laboratory mice … Read more

The common fruit juice that can control blood pressure and calm inflammation

The common fruit juice that can control blood pressure and calm inflammation

Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast habit, something we pour without much thought. However, scientists are discovering that this daily drink may be doing much more in the body than quenching thirst. A recent study showed that regular consumption of orange juice can influence the activity of thousands of genes … Read more