Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. But there are ways you can lower your risk.

Hollywood has shaped how many people imagine a heart attack—someone clutching their chest and collapsing dramatically. But ...

The common signs of stroke affect a person’s balance, eyes, face, arms and speech. These signs require timely action and are ...

“The best outcomes, explains Dr. Modak, “occur when the medication is administered within 3 to 4.5 hours of the onset of ...

DR. ROACH WRITES: I recently had the occasion outside the hospital to recognize an ongoing stroke in a person who did not immediately recognize the importance of his symptoms.

Space Coast interior designer Brian Ellison was in the drive-thru at his credit union, making a deposit, when his body gave him a warning.

The Primary Stroke Center at GBMC has one of the highest stroke survival rates for inpatient stay, 1 month post-discharge and ...

But there are also other symptoms to watch out for, especially in strokes that affect the back part of the brain (posterior strokes). These may include sudden vision problems in one or both eyes, ...

Research shows that early treatment for stroke can make a huge difference. For example, clot-busting drugs can restore blood ...

Signs of a stroke are often missed in children because it’s not top of mind, even for doctors.

Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.

May is Stroke Awareness Month to make sure more people know about the signs, symptoms, risk factors and how to prevent a stroke.