Bin Liu, PhD, associate professor at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, is among the authors of a newly published paper appearing in the leading scientific journal Nature, entitled ...

Laura Williamson American Heart Association News Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk, new research suggests.

High cholesterol levels can lead to cardiovascular disease - however, making changes to your diet and lifestyle can make a ...

Zwitterions sound likes a distant cousin of Twitter (X), but in fact they are a common macromolecule found in human cells. Scientists at the University of Sydney are also now using Zwitterions to ...

Strokes are a major cause of death and disability and the third leading cause of death in western society. It is estimated 3% ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Vitamin K deficiency is rare. This vitamin is made naturally by bacteria in the ...

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 ...

Flossing your teeth at least once a week might lower the risk of stroke caused by blood clots and irregular heartbeats, ...

Blood blisters in the mouth usually result from accidental injury. Most respond to home treatment, such as a saltwater gargle, oil pulling with coconut oil, or over-the-counter (OTC) medication ...

In a new study just published in the European Heart Journal, researchers from Herlev and Gentofte Hospital quantify for the first time how life expectancy and cardiovascular disease in people ...

“Oral health behaviors are linked to inflammation and artery hardening. Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy habits,” Sen said.

Mitophagy plays a significant role in the homeostasis and physiological function of vascular endothelial cells, vascular smooth muscle cells, and macrophages, and is involved in the development of ...