“Oral health behaviors are linked to inflammation and artery hardening. Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral ...

A mini-stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a serious warning sign that should never be ignored. It happens when ...

A study found that Streptococcus anginosus, a common mouth and gut bacterium, is more prevalent in stroke patients and linked ...

WE all know brushing twice a day is key to keeping those pearly whites sparkling. But new research suggests there’s another ...

Adults are being urged to manage their blood pressure to lower their risk of stroke, as new statistics from the Stroke Association reveal a concerning lack of awareness about its dangers. People with ...

DOCTOR, STROKE IS A LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN WOMEN. AND EVEN HAVE A HIGHER LIFETIME RISK OF STROKE THAN MEN. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER CARDIOLOGIST DOCTOR DON KIRSHNER IS JOINING US NOW WITH MORE ...

A new study has found that prescribing blood thinners to adults under 65 with atrial fibrillation (AFib) but no other health risks does not help prevent stroke, mini-stroke (TIA), or memory problems.

People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers are scheduled to report Wednesday at the International Stroke Conference in ...

About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year, but new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke. “We aimed to determine which oral ...

Common drugs taken by up to 10million Americans for anxiety and high blood pressure may lower the risk of stroke in some at-risk people, a study suggests. Propranolol, a type of drug known as a ...

Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF).