The researchers defined heavy alcohol use as regular alcohol consumption of three or more drinks per day. One drink was ...

Researchers have developed a novel microscopy imaging technique to assess damaged myelin across large areas of brain tissue, ...

While the research does not prove that poor oral health directly causes stroke, it adds to growing evidence that inflammation in the mouth may play a role in heart and brain health. Globally, 3.5 ...

Periodontal disease and dental caries are associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke and major adverse cardiovascular events.

People with both cavities and gum disease were found to have an 86% higher stroke risk than those with healthy mouths. The ...

People with gum disease may have higher levels of brain white matter damage, a new study finds. Researchers observed that participants with gum disease had significantly more white matter ...

Traditional risk factors for stroke like high blood pressure and diabetes are widely scrutinised but oral health remains ...