*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 ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - World Stroke Awareness Day is approaching on Oct. 29, and the American Stroke Association is emphasizing the importance of recognizing the FAST early warning signs of a stroke.

*A temporary medical episode that mimics the effects of a stroke could be your body’s way of signaling that a far more ...

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

(CNN) — One in six deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States is due to stroke, and over 100 million people worldwide have had a stroke, which is a leading cause of serious long-term ...

Stroke is a life-and-death situation. Quick recognition and fast treatment tend to make all the difference between full recovery, lifelong disability, or loss of life. However, most people do not ...

For people living in rural Nevada, where hospitals and stroke centers may be farther away, recognizing the warning signs and calling 911 immediately is especially critical.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - May is Stroke Awareness Month to make sure more people know about the signs, symptoms, risk factors and how to prevent a stroke. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and ...

Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. The number of strokes among younger adults under 55 is rising worldwide, and every day in the UK around 240 people experience the traumatic and ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — A stroke can happen to anyone. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts, damaging brain cells. Dr. Gaurav Dighe, a neurologist at UPMC in ...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWQC) -Every second counts when it comes to stroke. That’s the message from University of Iowa Health Care, home to the region’s only comprehensive stroke center, and a national ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - May is stroke awareness month, and one local family's real-life emergency shows just how powerful it can be when someone recognizes the signs of a stroke--and acts fast. Sarah ...