A pair of new studies published Wednesday in the journal Neurology Open Access linked gum disease and cavities to a higher ...

While the research does not prove that poor oral health directly causes stroke, it adds to growing evidence that inflammation ...

There is growing evidence that oral hygiene, in particular, gum disease (periodontitis) may have a major role in increasing ...

New research finds that dental disease and gum problems can raise stroke risk by 86% and cause brain damage. Experts urge ...

Ask most health care professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (with a statin if needed). At last count, about 50 ...

When thinking about stroke prevention, most people focus on controlling blood pressure, managing cholesterol and avoiding ...

Ask most healthcare professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (with a statin if needed). At last count about 50 ...

Oral health could be more vital than you think. A 20-year study found that people with both gum disease and cavities face an ...

A new study links gum disease and cavities to an 86 per cent higher risk of ischaemic stroke, highlighting why oral health is ...

New research links gum disease and cavities to higher risks of stroke and brain damage, while good oral hygiene may reduce ...

Gum disease doesn’t just affect your mouth, it can raise your stroke risk. Learn how oral bacteria impact heart and brain ...

A long-term study finds that poor dental health, including gum disease and cavities, nearly doubles the risk of ischemic ...