People who floss their teeth at least once a week are significantly less likely to suffer a stroke, a study suggests. Poor ...

Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary results from a ...

Heart disease is closely linked with obesity. Excess weight mainly accounts for the surge in deaths from cardiovascular ...

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Heart disease remains the top killer of Americans as risk factors continue to grow. Get the latest statistics from the ...

Heart disease and stroke claim more lives in the United States than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths combined, ...

Poor oral health could be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research shows that good oral health habits ...

The research, to be presented next week at the International Stroke Conference 2025, looks at how frequently people follow oral hygiene habits like brushing and dental flossing. "A recent global ...

Research has shed new light on the wide-ranging health benefits of flossing, even among people who already brush their teeth ...

HealthDay News — Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death, according to a report from the American Heart Association published online January 27 in Circulation.

WE all know brushing twice a day is key to keeping those pearly whites sparkling. But new research suggests there’s another bathroom habit that might just be the real game-changer in preventing ...

People who regularly floss their teeth (one or more times per week) may lower their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart and a stroke associated with an irregular heartbeat ...