A viral post suggests bacterial infections, particularly biofilms, may trigger heart attacks by causing inflammation and ...

Certain bacteria typically found in the mouth and throat may be a trigger for heart attacks, recent research suggests.

Further investigation is needed to narrow down the role of oral bacteria in heart attacks, as well as identify the dangerous ...

Many people focus on brushing and flossing to avoid cavities or bad breath, but oral health is about much more than a bright ...

New research shows that oral bacteria, especially viridans streptococci, can hide in artery plaques as biofilms, raising ...

New research suggests bacteria may play a role in triggering heart attacks. Learn how infections could be linked to heart ...

Myocardial infarction, commonly known as heart attacks, may also be triggered by infectious diseases, finds a study, which showed that dormant bacteria can cause the deadly condition.

A new study by Tampere University researchers has uncovered a surprising link between oral health and heart disease.

Hidden oral bacteria may take refuge in artery walls, forming biofilms that evade detection and could help trigger heart ...