Life-threatening strokes are in the spotlight. A neurologist explains the symptoms, treatment, and vital prevention steps.

When someone walks into an emergency room with symptoms of a stroke, every second matters. But today, diagnosing the type of ...

A heart attack and stroke are both medical emergencies caused by sudden disruption of blood flow, but they affect different ...

Numbness in your arm, slurred speech, confusion… you know the classic signs of a stroke. But can you have a stroke and not know it? It turns out the answer is yes, and these types of strokes are often ...

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. "Stroke is injury to the brain from impairment of ...

Although most strokes strike suddenly, some develop gradually over weeks or months, often accompanied by subtle warning signs.

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 ...

DETROIT – Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke. The ability to recognize stroke symptoms quickly could mean the difference between life and death for the nearly 800,000 ...

Stroke and heart attack are life-threatening conditions that require emergency medical attention, but they differ in the affected organ and symptoms.