Regular flossing (at least once a week) may reduce the risk of stroke linked to blood clots from the heart and conditions like atrial fibrillation (AFib). Its benefits appear to be independent of ...

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may do more than protect against cavities. A new study suggests it could lower the ...

Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke ...

Aspirin is a blood thinner. Depending on your health condition, that can be beneficial or dangerous. Here's what medical ...

Removing a clot blocking a medium- or small-sized artery in the brain mechanically is a safe treatment for a common type of ...

Preventing heart disease starts with early detection rather than waiting for serious complications. Many people delay care ...

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are known as cardiovascular diseases. That means all heart diseases are ...

A new study suggests that a simple blood test could help doctors quickly determine whether a stroke is caused by bleeding or ...

A new study suggests that certain substances in the blood may help identify people with a type of irregular heartbeat called ...

When Aletah Whitman's leg suddenly jolted her awake at 3 a.m. on Nov. 12, 2023, she had no idea it was the first sign of a ...

Health guidelines now advise against the practice for most people, because it increases likelihood of brain and ...

Compression socks help improve blood flow and reduce swelling in the feet and ankles. Here’s everything to know to decide if ...