A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged ...

(NewsNation) — Most Americans likely know at least a little about the signs of a stroke. While early intervention is vital for a positive outcome, medical experts also stress the need to prevent ...

Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his home ...

In our fast-paced world, understanding the potential triggers of strokes is crucial for maintaining optimal health. Strokes can have severe consequences, but awareness of their causes empowers ...

A mini stroke can signal a more severe stroke in the future. Here, brain doctors and researchers explain how to identify mini ...

Strokes are a scary thing to think about because of how common they are—and how devastating they can be. After all, every year more than 795,000 Americans have one, [1] and in the U.S., this disease ...

People are understandably concerned when health conditions or infectious diseases that were once well-managed start increasing again, but proper education and advancements in medicine mean we often ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The news that Delaware Atty. Gen. Beau Biden suffered a mild stroke ...

Strokes and seizures are distinct neurological events impacting brain function. Strokes result from blood flow disruption, causing potential permanent damage, while seizures stem from abnormal ...

The mechanisms underlying poststroke depression (PSD), a common and debilitating complication of stroke, are unclear. Is it neurobiological, psychosocial, or both? Two studies offer new insight into ...