A new study has found a link between the bacteria responsible for gum disease and atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm ...

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A landmark study from Hiroshima University is shedding new light on a question that has long intrigued doctors and ...

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A gum disease bacterium may trigger atrial fibrillation by scarring heart tissue—linking oral health to deadly heart rhythm ...

A recent study has revealed a troubling link between gum disease and atrial fibrillation (AFib), a serious heart rhythm ...

New research shows that the gum disease bacterium P. gingivalis can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart. There, it quietly drives scar tissue buildup -- distorting the heart's ...

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It's important to brush your teeth once in the morning. Some research suggests that whether you brush before or after ...

Daily flossing improves oral health, reduces the risk of cavities and gum disease, and may lower risks for diabetes complications and heart disease.