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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. About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke ...

You likely know the advice to brush your teeth twice a day, but the same level of care should be given to flossing too. Dislodging food and sticky, bacteria-containing plaque thats lodged between ...

DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2025 — 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 flow and irregular heartbeats, according to a ...

Flossing teeth at least once per week is linked to a lower risk of stroke and irregular heartbeat beat, known as atrial fibrillation (AFib). The findings will be presented at the American Stroke ...

Flossing teeth at least once a week is linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by blood clots and irregular heartbeats, a new study says. The research, to be presented next week at the International ...

My teeth looked fine, and caused no pain, but my gums were in a terrible state - I'm now spending a fortune treating the ...

A new national survey released last week reveals that more than a quarter (27 percent) of U.S. adults admit they lie to their dentist about how often they floss their teeth. Additionally, more than ...

For decades, dentists have drummed the same advice into Americans: Brush regularly and floss nightly because doing so helps prevent cavities and gum disease. The flossing advice is so rote that ...

Your teeth are more than just something to chew and smile with. Research is increasingly showing that they can have an effect on your overall health. Many Americans think their poor oral health is ...