A newsy analysis of the workings of D.C. (and beyond), providing the inside track on both the overhyped and overlooked events of the week.

In this way, every patient with a stroke due to carotid artery narrowing can receive a tailor-made risk-based treatment. That saves many patients a major operation and lowers health care costs.

The dangers of clogged arteries extend well beyond the workings of your heart. Peripheral artery disease makes it difficult for you to walk, causes non-healing sores in your legs or feet, and creates ...