BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and ...

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About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year — new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke.

People who floss at least once a week may lower their risk for strokes caused by blood clots from the heart as well as ...

Increased levels of Streptococcus anginosus, a common type of bacteria that usually lives in the mouth and gut, was found in the gut of recent stroke survivors in Japan.

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 ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women. For more than two decades, Go Red for Women has encouraged awareness.

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