Is It About Flossing — or Lifestyle? Not all experts agree that flossing itself is the key. Dr. Karen Furie, a neurologist at ...

A stroke may happen without any warning, but in some cases, you may be experiencing symptoms and not even realize it -- here ...

Statistics suggests only 31% of us do it daily, but researchers just found it may be one of the heart-healthiest practices ...

Recent research has uncovered that adopting a straightforward weekly habit could dramatically reduce your stroke risk by ...

Share on Pinterest Flossing may be a simple way to lower your risk of certain forms of cardiovascular disease, including stroke. DZ FILM/Getty Images Cardiovascular disease, including stroke ...

Regular flossing may reduce the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study set to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025, ...

Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk, new research suggests. The findings, which will be presented ...

Poor dental health significantly increases your risk of stroke, heart disease, systemic inflammation, and even Alzheimer's ...

Oral diseases such as untreated tooth decay and gum disease affect 3.5 billion people in 2022 ...

“We have known that gum disease and dental caries are risk factors for stroke and heart attack. Flossing is already known to reduce the rate of heart attack,” Souvik Sen, MD, MPH, chair of the ...