Your oral health can offer a glimpse into your heart’s condition. Taking good care of your teeth and gums isn’t just for a ...

A recent study shows that the risk for heart attack or stroke may be increased during the first 7 days after an episode of a ...

Research in humans has yielded conflicting results. One study found that eating coconut fat with a meal increased blood sugar ...

Today, a new ESC Clinical Consensus Statement published in the European Heart Journal discusses the key role of vaccination in preventing cardiovascular events following various viral and bacterial ...

How oral health may be linked to heart and brain health 03:59. In recent years, research has suggested a connection between oral bacteria and Alzheimer's disease, raising concerns for those with ...

Heart valve disease, resulting from infective endocarditis (IE), can stem from bacterial infections. Risks involve congenital ...