Many people refer to a stroke as the brain’s equivalent of a heart attack. A stroke occurs when there’s an interruption or ...

Some patients with a common type of stroke benefit from a clot-busting drug given between 4.5 and 24 hours after symptoms emerged, according to a new study.

Stroke is a sudden and unanticipated medical emergency. Its early symptoms are often lost amidst what is perceived only to be weakness or fatigue leading to dangerous delays in treatment. Early detect ...

Scientists have zeroed in on a critical weak spot behind a rare but devastating brain autoimmune disorder often known as ...

"The Jeffersons" star Marla Gibbs reveals surviving a devastating brain aneurysm and stroke in 2006, sharing her inspiring ...

Participants with three or more cerebral microbleeds of any pattern also had an increased risk of dementia (HR 1.92, 95% CI 1.35-2.72), as did peers with at least two subcortical microbleeds, ...

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

At 94, Marla Gibbs reflects on surviving a brain aneurysm, stroke, and decades of personal challenges in her new memoir, 'It’s Never Too Late.' ...

Without medical oversight, supplement-takers might accidentally get too much of a certain nutrient, to the point that it ...

Advanced brain imaging is expanding stroke treatment windows, enabling selected patients beyond 24 hours to benefit ...

A stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, often striking fast and without warning. Today, we're diving into the anatomy of a stroke to show you exactly what happens in the brain, why it's ...

A new review reveals a concerning rise in parents refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, increasing the risk of ...