
Root Canals May Lower Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk
Getting a root canal might do more than save your tooth. A groundbreaking two-year study shows the common dental procedure could lower inflammation, improve blood sugar, and protect your heart.
Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
6 results for "heart disease prevention"

Getting a root canal might do more than save your tooth. A groundbreaking two-year study shows the common dental procedure could lower inflammation, improve blood sugar, and protect your heart.
Routine mammograms could soon screen for both breast cancer and heart disease in a single appointment. New research shows calcium deposits spotted in breast arteries predict cardiovascular risk with surprising accuracy.

Brunei just became the first country to use artificial intelligence to predict and prevent heart disease across its entire population. The program could save thousands of lives and serve as a model for nations worldwide.

A new wearable device will track both blood sugar and heart health in real time, helping millions catch diseases earlier. India's Technology Development Board is backing the innovation to make preventive care more accessible.

A routine eye test already used for diabetes patients could catch heart disease years earlier. Researchers found that eye photos reveal hidden heart problems before symptoms appear.

New research shows that 90% of American adults have some form of metabolic syndrome, but doctors say simple lifestyle changes can prevent or reverse the damage before it leads to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.