Stroke is one of those health issues that can hit anyone, anytime, and knowing about it can literally save lives. The tricky part is that the warning signs can be subtle at first and people often ...

Nearly half of all posterior-circulation strokes arrive at the emergency department disguised as dizziness, not the classic one-sided paralysis most people expect. That gap between what strokes ...

From a certain high-heeled Mouse to the tiny version of our favorite candy, just the idea of "mini" is psychologically reassuring. But when it comes to a mini stroke, the diminutive prefix does little ...

A stroke represents one of medicine’s most critical emergencies, yet many people remain unaware of how to identify its telltale signs. When blood supply to the brain becomes compromised, every passing ...

*A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blocked artery or bleeding, causing potential brain cell damage. Symptoms vary depending on the affected brain area and the ...

A new clinical trial has produced the most reliable information to date on the optimum level of early rehabilitation appropriate for patients with acute stroke. The AVERT DOSE trial has suggested that ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — March is blood clot awareness month, and blood clots are one of the leading causes of strokes. Because of her own experience, a Huntsville woman who suffered one wants you to ...

Read full article: Detroit man -- a community advocate -- uses his stroke journey, recovery to inspire others Virginia Plemmons with EMS and family. Read full article: ‘Stars were aligned’ in ...