The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Many people who experience a transient ischemic attack will go on to have a stroke within 90 days. Here are the red flags.

Shannon Medical Center’s Dr. Amon Zakeri, an endovascular neurourologist, spoke about Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.

About 795,000 Americans suffer from stroke each year. That’s one about every 40 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Strokes occur when the flow of oxygen and other ...

A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to ...

Donald Trump has been back in the news, but this time it’s not politics. What caught everyone’s attention recently was his “droopy face” at the 9/11 event. This unusual appearance sparked fresh ...

When severe head pain strikes, determining whether it’s a migraine or something more life-threatening like a stroke can make a critical difference in outcome. While both conditions can cause intense ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Data shows every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke. And if you live in Hampton Roads, the risk is even higher. "Simply by living in Hampton Roads, and there's probably ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Hispanics are twice as likely as Caucasians to suffer a stroke and less likely to recognize the symptoms, experts say. The American Stroke Association recently adopted a tool ...