(NewsNation) — The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, accounting for about 87% of all cases, according to the American Stroke Association. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is ...

When Joseph Broderick was a college sophomore in 1975, stroke treatment was a waiting game. Doctors could diagnose a stroke but couldn’t stop it. There were no scientifically proven therapies, no ...

People are understandably concerned when health conditions or infectious diseases that were once well-managed start increasing again, but proper education and advancements in medicine mean we often ...

In a staggering find from the newly released Global Burden of Disease study, stroke has broken into the number one position ...

Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do if you suspect someone is having a stroke: At the first sign of stroke symptoms, call ...

Along with cancer and heart disease, stroke is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. According to the World Health ...

(CNN) — One in six deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States is due to stroke, and over 100 million people worldwide have had a stroke, which is a leading cause of serious long-term ...

Understand the key differences between a stroke and a heart attack, their symptoms, causes, and which condition can be more ...

Background: Patients with prior ischemic stroke are at high risk for recurrent stroke and other major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). The benefits of achieving very low levels of low-density ...

Oral hygiene has been linked to multiple health conditions, including dementia and diabetes. Now, research shows that people ...

Call 911 immediately and use the FAST test to check symptoms Note when symptoms begin; timing is key for effective stroke treatment Don’t let them sleep, eat or drive; wait for first responders Call ...