This is another column in a series about major risk factors for heart attacks. Dental disease is another one. The main mouth-heart connection is the food people put in their mouths — heart healthy or ...

For decades, modern medicine has treated the mouth and the body as separate entities. But for Dr. Nieca Goldberg, a renowned cardiologist, and Dr. Maria Ryan, Chief Clinical Officer at ...

For years, oral health and cardiovascular health were treated as separate concerns, each with its own set of risk factors and treatments. But emerging research has forced a shift in this perspective.

The mouth is often described as a window to overall health – and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While ...

A new study from the Forsyth Institute is helping to shed more light on the important connection between the mouth and heart. According to research recently published online by the American Heart ...

New research examines the potential relationship between bacterial infection and heart attacks. Plaque from heart disease patients and autopsies of people who died form heart attacks were examined for ...

Most people think of the mouth simply as a place where food enters or where a smile appears. In reality, your mouth is one of the most powerful gateways to ...

Jul. 3, 2025 -- How does oral health affect your entire body? What is the oral microbiome, and how can oral bacteria trigger inflammation beyond your mouth? In this episode, we spoke to Nammy Patel, ...

The most obvious connection between your mouth and your heart is the food you put in your mouth. This is best summarized by a quote from 20th century health practitioner Ann Wigmore: “The food you eat ...