The buildup is called plaque, and the formation of plaque can cause arteries to harden and narrow.

The tomatoes contain the antioxidant lycopene, which may reduce the plaque that causes clogged arteries.

PAGE B10 Dieter Adds Lawsuit to Menu A man sued the Atkins diet's promoters, saying it caused high cholesterol and clogged arteries.

She also said that low-carb diets can cause constipation, mood swings and clogged arteries.

Atherosclerosis, a condition in which excess cholesterol in the bloodstream causes arteries to narrow and harden, can cause a stroke.

Maintaining pressure Scientists do know that certain hormones and neurotransmitters, which transmit nerve impulses, send out signals which cause tiny arteries known as arterioles to constrict, causing blood pressure to rise.

Against ARVN forces they could cause tremendous damage and close vital arteries of transport.

While alcohol is a depressant, cocaine acts in the opposite way - as a stimulant that can cause closed arteries, chest pains and heart attack.

The towel was placed in the mouth to absorb blood when the heroin hit the victim's heart and caused arteries to pop, Which means the killer had at least elementary anatomical knowledge.

Several years ago, herpes infection was shown to cause hardened arteries in animals.