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

Maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial for overall health, extending beyond just preventing cavities and bad breath.

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

Biofilms can lie quietly for years without symptoms. But a viral infection or other stressor can “wake up” the bacteria, ...

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

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

Persistent tooth infection may cause ear and head pain because of the connection between your teeth and the trigeminal nerve.

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

Scientists are uncovering how gene clusters in oral bacteria help form sticky biofilms, opening doors to cavity prevention ...

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

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