While the research does not prove that poor oral health directly causes stroke, it adds to growing evidence that inflammation ...

Brushing is only one component of good oral hygiene. Here’s how cleaning between your teeth may prevent several health issues ...

A pair of new studies published Wednesday in the journal Neurology Open Access linked gum disease and cavities to a higher ...

There is growing evidence that oral hygiene, in particular, gum disease (periodontitis) may have a major role in increasing ...

New research links gum disease and cavities to stroke risk, adding to the evidence that poor oral health may have a ...

Ask most health care professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (with a statin if needed). At last count, about 50 ...

New research finds that dental disease and gum problems can raise stroke risk by 86% and cause brain damage. Experts urge ...

Ask most healthcare professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (with a statin if needed). At last count about 50 ...

Ask most healthcare professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (with a statin if needed). At last count about 50 ...

COVID triples the risk of a heart attack, researchers say, while flu quadruples the risk. Shingles, HIV, and hepatitis C ...

Oral health could be more vital than you think. A 20-year study found that people with both gum disease and cavities face an ...

They may make your lips pucker, but sour candies can do more than surprise your taste buds -- they can seriously damage your ...