Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. But there are ways you can lower your risk.

Stroke risk increases with age, but strokes can happen at any age. The most important thing to do is recognize the symptoms ...

He explains how the FAST acronym serves as a quick guide to identifying the signs of a stroke and taking action. “Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a stroke, even if they ...

Researchers have analysed the effects of seven different hormone treatments for menopausal symptoms on the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. The study, which involved around one million ...

A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), happens when blood flow to part of the brain is briefly ...

COURTESY U.S. COAST GUARD U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO BY PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS JOEL GUZMAN /RELEASED A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew refuels at Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, in ...

The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced a man experiencing stroke symptoms from a cruise ship 50 miles off of Oahu early Tuesday morning.

A STROKE survivor has told how hearing a fellow patient’s experience of the potentially fatal condition, helped to save her ...

Medical emergencies often present symptoms that people might mistake for alcohol intoxication. This confusion can lead to ...