Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person's risk of stroke, heart failure and even ...

A 240-year-old drug called digoxin could save the National Health Service (NHS) at least £100 million each year when treating ...

Use of smokeless tobacco, cigars, and pipes increased the risk for coronary heart disease and heart attacks, according to a ...

People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers are ...

People who regularly floss their teeth (one or more times per week) may lower their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart and a stroke associated with an irregular heartbeat ...

Thyroid disease is often missed in older adults because its symptoms overlap with those of “normal aging.” In this ...

Projects to help the carers of heart failure patients and to support parents of children with heart conditions are to get ...

A preliminary study found that flossing at least once a week may reduce the risk of stroke. Experts explain the finding and ...

Flossing protects your brain as well as your gums, a new study suggests.People who floss their teeth at least once a w ...

One of the primary limitations of the BMI is its inability to distinguish between the fat mass and the lean muscle mass.