Taking care of your teeth may do more than just keep your smile bright. A new study suggests that flossing regularly could lower the risk of certain...

Regular flossing may reduce stroke risk by preventing blood clots and complications from irregular heartbeats like atrial fibrillation (AFib).

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot blocking brain blood flow and irregular...

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 -- Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF), according...

A recent study has uncovered an intriguing relationship between sugar consumption and cardiovascular disease risk. While eating sugary treats in...

bRegular flossing,/b one or more times a week, may reduce the brisk of stroke caused by blood clots from the heart and those linked to irregular

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 -- Flossing protects your brain as well as your gums, a new study suggests.People who floss their teeth at least once a week...

Three common heart conditions—heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and coronary heart disease—are closely linked to cognitive decline and a higher...

Patients with atrial fibrillation are typically prescribed an anticoagulant, or blood thinner, to reduce the risk of stroke, but many may discontinue...

A new study suggests that a common bacteria found in the mouth and gut, Streptococcus anginosus, may be linked to a higher risk of stroke and worse...