Could it be that microglia build plaques rather than bust them? In the April 15 Nature Immunology, researchers led by Greg Lemke at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, California, add ...

In an age where personal health and hygiene take center stage, the importance of maintaining oral wellness cannot be overstated. Dental care is not merely about visiting the dentist twice a year; it’s ...

Subclinical disease detected on imaging predicts death, report investigators who show that plaque burden found on 3D vascular ultrasound and coronary artery calcium on CT were better predictors of ...

Plaque can be quite dangerous to one's smile, especially if it is left to evolve into something worse, tartar! Smiles are very important in the way people interact with each other. Greeting someone ...

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 ...

If you have plaque psoriasis, the most common form of psoriasis, you know the thick, raised, patches of skin called plaques can be itchy and painful. With mild to moderate cases of plaque psoriasis, ...