Many people who experience a transient ischemic attack will go on to have a stroke within 90 days. Here are the red flags.

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 ...

HOW A NEW APP HOPES TO GET YOUR ATTENTION. IT TURNS OUT MOST STROKE SYMPTOMS ARE ACTUALLY MINOR. FOR DOCTOR AMER DE HAAN, THAT’S A MAJOR PROBLEM. PEOPLE TEND TO SHRUG IT OFF. THEIR DECISION CAN BE ...

*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 ...

Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] Every time I think about strokes, I think about ...

We asked four neurologists which symptoms you should never ignore—and what they might signal.

NORFOLK, Va. — Data shows every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke. And if you live in Hampton Roads, the risk is even higher. "Simply by living in Hampton Roads, and there's probably ...

Stroke is a sudden and unanticipated medical emergency. Its early symptoms are often lost amidst what is perceived only to be weakness or fatigue leading to dangerous delays in treatment. Early detect ...

A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to ...

TULSA, Okla. -- An Oklahoma news anchor and a TV actress are raising awareness about women's stroke risk at any age by sharing their own experiences. Julie Chin, an anchor for Tulsa, Oklahoma, NBC ...

Warning strokes can last for less than a minute but require immediate medical attention. Strokes are a leading cause of death in the US, with nearly 800,000 people experiencing one every year. On ...