Flossing is associated with a 22% lower risk of clot-caused stroke, and a 44% lower risk of a stroke caused by blood clots traveling from the heart, results show. Flossers also had a 12% lower ...

Regular flossing may reduce the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study set to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025, ...

The study’s lead author, neurology department head Dr Souvik Sen, says that one dental hygiene practice may have surprising heart health benefits; the catch is that 31% of Brits admit they don’t do it ...

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. The findings, which will be presented ...

The analysis found that flossing was associated with a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke, 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke – blood clots traveling from the heart- and 12% lower risk of AFib.

Flossing was associated with a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke, 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke (blood clots traveling from the heart) and 12% lower risk of AFib.

New research suggests that flossing and maintaining good oral health may help mitigate the risk of AFib and blood clot-related stroke. Another new study linked unhealthy oral bacteria to increased ...

The correlation between flossing and stroke risk, and other major health news stories today. Adobe By Theresa Gaffney Jan. 30, 2025 Morning Rounds Writer and Reporter ...

Feb. 21—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 ...

DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2025 — Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot blocking brain blood flow and irregular heartbeats, according to a ...

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. The findings, which will be presented Feb. 5 ...