Regular tooth flossing is tied to a lower risk for ischemic stroke, primarily by reducing systemic inflammation, which can ...

Poor oral health could be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research shows that good oral health habits ...

Regular flossing (at least once a week) may reduce the risk of stroke linked to blood clots from the heart and conditions ...

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic ...

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 Wednesday ...

Dr. Souvik Sen: "Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy ...

Flossing teeth at least once per week is linked to a lower risk of stroke and irregular heartbeat beat, known as atrial ...

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

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 ...

“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 ...