A gum disease bacterium may contribute to aortic valve calcification through inflammation, according to preliminary human ...

Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The early ...

Gum disease bacteria may spur calcium buildup in the heart's aortic valve, leading to a common and serious heart valve ...

I just turned 58, and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I’ve been hearing about a scan that can show your actual heart risk. Is that something I should look ...

I just turned 58 and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I’ve been hearing about a scan that can show your actual heart risk. Is that something I should look into ...

Harmful bacteria from gum disease may contribute to heart valve issues. A new study suggests Porphyromonas gingivalis impacts ...

A 26-year-old’s vitamin D habit led to kidney failure and dialysis. Here is why you should never skip the blood test before ...

Patients heading into surgery for diseased aortic valves are showing up with more than calcium deposits on their tissue.

Macaroni cheese is a popular comfort food — warm and indulgent whether served as a main meal or side dish. But a simple tweak ...

Kidney stones are painful once the symptoms become apparent. Dr Sarbjit Mohapatra shares warning signs to look out for, and preventive steps to follows.

Every ten seconds, someone dies in the United States. It happens so often that we rarely stop to think about what actually ...

You've been prescribed statins to lower your cholesterol levels, but soon find yourself struggling to stick with the daily pill. Maybe it's because you experienced side effects like muscle pain, or ...