Strokes are a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. Understanding why strokes occur can help in prevention and early intervention. While numerous factors can contribute to the onset of a ...

Joyce Beatty: I survived a devastating stroke. One moment I was standing. The next, my throat tightened, my body collapsed, ...

One in five women between ages 55 and 75 will experience a stroke in their lifetime, according to the American Heart Association. There are two main types of strokes. With an ischemic stroke, a ...

A new National Stroke Registry analysis reveals nearly 14 % of stroke patients in India are under 45, a demographic once considered low risk.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — May is American Stroke Awareness Month. If you or a relative has ever experienced a stroke, you might not have known what to do. In the U.S., people experience a stroke every 40 ...

After following women’s eating habits for 20-plus years, researchers uncovered notable links between long-term food choices and stroke outcomes. Here’s what they found.

The number of young people having strokes has been increasing, and the trend is very concerning to health care workers. “In my experience, we have been treating more young adults with strokes in ...

Strokes are a leading cause of death in the U.S., with nearly 800,000 people experiencing one every year. On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the country. These numbers are jarring and ...

More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year — but up to 80% of these incidents may be preventable. The American Stroke Association (ASA) issued updated advice ...

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