Did you know heart disease claims a life in the U.S. every 37 seconds? While you may already know the main culprits behind ...

You've likely seen warnings against taking aspirin as a preventative measure against heart attack and stroke. It isn't quite that simple.

Stroke is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, but new insight sheds light on possible prevention.

A new study says those who floss at least once a week may lower their risk for strokes caused by blood clots from the heart ...

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

Bradford B. Worrall, MD, a University of Virginia professor of neurology and public health, says many stroke survivors develop spasticity.

Increased levels of Streptococcus anginosus, a common type of bacteria that usually lives in the mouth and gut, was found in the gut of recent stroke survivors in Japan.

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

A new predictive model developed by Ochsner Health helps clinicians make real-time decisions for patients who had a stroke ...

Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his ...

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

Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract ...