People who regularly floss their teeth (one or more times per week) may lower their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart and a stroke associated with an irregular heartbeat ...

A new study from Japan found stroke patients with a significant amount of the bacteria in their gut were more likely to die.

When it comes to prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST stroke warning signs acronyms were equally effective. However, people remembered the key stroke ...

Stroke may increase the risk of developing anxiety, depression and related physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches in children, especially in 8- and 9-year-olds, according to a ...

A common bacteria usually found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, Streptococcus anginosis, may be abundant in the guts of people with stroke and is associated with a worse prognosis and ...

According to his beloved wife Pauline, John Prescott spent the final few months of his life surrounded by loved ones in a ...

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

A recent study from the National University of Ireland has shed light on possible triggers that may increase the risk of ...

Heart disease is closely linked with obesity. Excess weight mainly accounts for the surge in deaths from cardiovascular ...

Someone dies of heart disease about every 34 seconds in the US, according to a new report, confirming the often preventable condition as the nation's leading cause of death.

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., with high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes ...