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 ...

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.

Further, prolonged periods of inactivity such as long flights, bed rest, and sedentary lifestyles can reduce blood flow in ...

Mechanically retrieving a blood clot blocking a medium- or small-sized brain artery was no better at reducing disability 90 days after a stroke than standard care alone (including clot-busting ...

A new study set to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025 suggests that people who floss their teeth at least once a week may significantly lower their ...

Removing a clot blocking a medium- or small-sized artery in the brain mechanically is a safe treatment for a common type of stroke; however, it did not lessen disability more than best medical ...