Archive for October 2nd, 2008

Study Shows Why Cholesterol Damages Arteries

Atherosclerotic plaques always contain large amounts of immune cells in addition to crystallized cholesterol but, amazingly, no bacteria or viruses. It was previously not clear just how the body’s own defense forces are called into action. Animals are also kept in an absolutely sterile environment and can suffer from “clogging” or “furring” of the arteries [...]