Every year, almost 800,000 people have a stroke, according to the CDC. And in 2021, one in six cardiovascular-related deaths was due to a stroke. In other words, strokes are common. But in many cases, ...

A stroke is a medical emergency that can strike anyone at any time, regardless of their age, gender, or race. However, certain groups, including Black men and Black women, are at a higher risk of ...

A new study comparing stroke survivors with healthy adults reveals that post-stroke language disorders stem not from slower ...

A new study suggests that highly educated people may suffer greater mental setbacks after a stroke compared to those with less schooling. “Identifying which stroke patients are at the highest risk for ...

Following a stroke, some people experience a language disorder that hinders their ability to process speech sounds. How do ...

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. "Stroke is injury to the brain from impairment of ...

Noticing a phantom scent of burnt toast isn't actually a sign of an oncoming stroke. SDI Productions via Getty Images It makes sense that folks want to know all that they can about the signs of a ...

More people die at home from ischemic stroke compared to hospitals. Black Americans and people living in rural parts of the country are more likely to die outside of specialized care settings such as ...

The first time Leslie Jordan held her son, she didn’t recognize he was her child. “I didn’t know I had delivered. I was just like, ‘Is this my baby?’” Jordan recalled, adding the whole room was crying ...

Holiday stress, late nights, rich food and missed medicines can quietly raise stroke risk. Neurologists warn that recognising ...

When someone experiences a stroke, immediate medical attention can mean the difference between recovery and permanent disability. Yet many individuals dismiss or delay responding to warning signs.

If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, wake up too early most days or have other signs of insomnia, you may be at higher risk for stroke, a new study found. The more symptoms of ...