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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 ...

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

A new study has found that prescribing blood thinners to adults under 65 with atrial fibrillation (AFib) but no other health risks does not help prevent stroke, mini-stroke (TIA), or memory problems.

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SMH celebrated another first on Wednesday, when electrophysiologist Robert Eckart, MD, completed his 1,500th case at SMH. According to Boston Scientific, maker of the WATCHMAN device, Dr. Eckart has ...

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BURLINGTON, N.C. — Albert Jefferies, better known as Al J, met up with his kidney donor, Mandy Harris, following his ...

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