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 Wednesday ...

With symptoms such as a racing, fluttering heartbeat and shortness of breath, atrial fibrillation (AFib) is more than uncomfortable — it makes stroke five times more likely and, over time, can weaken ...

Hypertension earns its reputation as the “silent killer” for good reason – it often produces no noticeable symptoms until significant damage has already occurred. This dangerous condition causes ...

A new long-term study suggests that using dental floss at least once a week may help reduce the risk of certain types of stroke and atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder that can lead to ...

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. I've read that it puts me at greater risk of stroke. Can you tell me more about this? ANSWER: You may not have known you had atrial ...

Georgia is considered part of the “stroke belt,” an area in the southeastern U.S. with stroke death rates about 30% higher than the rest of the nation, according to the Georgia Department of Public ...