World Stroke Day on October 29 is a reminder that strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. According to the ...

Stroke is often seen as a crisis of the moment — an acute medical emergency where the first 24-48 hours are critical for survival. But for many patients, the challenges don’t end there. Navigating the ...

People typically think of stroke as an elderly person's ailment. Stroke risk does increase by age, but young adults (ages 18–55) can have strokes, too. In fact, the proportion of strokes affecting ...

When someone experiences a stroke, immediate medical attention can mean the difference between recovery and permanent disability. Yet many individuals dismiss or delay responding to warning signs.

The higher you fly, the harder you fall, the old saying goes. There might be something to that when it comes to the aftermath of a stroke, a new study suggests. People with higher education face a ...