Micronanoplastics—tiny plastic particles from environmental sources—were found in much higher concentrations in the arteries of people with plaque-related stroke symptoms compared to those with ...

May is Stroke Awareness Month and a local hospital is helping people watch for the signs, symptoms and risk factors. Good ...

Dr Deshpande has spoken out to raise more awareness around the burning problem, which he has labelled 'silent strokes' ...

You're having chest pain, or you fear that your spouse is having a stroke – and you're thinking of just driving to a hospital ...

There’s still a misconception that it’s mostly men who suffer from stroke, yet women account for over half of all cases ...

Known as “brain attacks,” people can also suffer a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or “mini strokes.” These short blockages of blood flow to the brain typically last for no more than five-minutes, but ...

Mental health conditions, including anxiety, stress, and depression, may raise your risk for stroke. This also is true if you work long hours and have limited contact with family and friends. A ...

If you think you might be having a stroke, you should act “FAST,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.

Nearly 800,000 people have a stroke each year, causing tens of thousands of deaths and even more long-term health issues in ...

Krista Figari was home alone when she suffered a stroke and used Siri to call 911. After the medical emergency was caught on ...

Recognizing the signs of a mini-stroke is very important. Even though symptoms may go away quickly, they should never be ...