My neighbor had a stroke and received a "clot buster" medication. Then, I found out my uncle had a surgery after a stroke.

Researchers also found that the dental hygiene habit is associated with a 44 per cent lower risk of blood clots travelling from the heart and about 12 per cent lower risk of irregular heartbeats. This ...

While flossing is one possible way to reduce stroke risk, experts still recommend other key steps for a healthy heart and brain. Managing blood pressure and cholesterol, maintaining a healthy weight, ...

A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says.

Flossing at least once a week can significantly lower the risk of various types of stroke, including ischemic stroke, ...

A preliminary study found that flossing at least once a week may reduce the risk of stroke. Experts explain the finding and ...

Prehospital measurement of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) can rapidly differentiate intracerebral hemorrhage ( ...

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

Brain injuries are a leading cause of death and long-term disability in infants. Among the most common is neonatal ...

Propranolol's protective effect was found to be more pronounced in women with migraines without aura and for ischemic stroke.

Research has long shown that high levels bacteria linked to gum disease can raise the likelihood of the condition as well as ...

Previous studies have shown a link between oral health, oral infection and damage to white matter and small blood vessels in the brain, as well as to a buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply ...