*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 ...

Heart Health Month is wrapping up, but the fight against stroke goes on every day.

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.

(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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

A mini-stroke, also known as a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), occurs when there is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. Learn the key symptoms of a mini-stroke.

When a stroke goes unnoticed, it can have serious consequences later in life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around one-quarter of strokes in the United States occur in ...

Stroke is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. It is caused by a sudden loss of blood flow to the brain and is a medical emergency. Every minute ...

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 ...