Stroke
A stroke is the rapid loss of brain function(s) due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia (lack of blood flow) caused by blockage, or a hemorrhage. As a result, the affected area of the brain cannot function, which might result in an inability to move one or more limbs on one side of the body, inability to understand or formulate speech, or an inability to see one side of the visual field.
Stroke Stories
The reasons why people are dying early across the world may surprise you.
A new study has found those who work more than 40 hours a week are at a higher risk of stroke and coronary heart disease.
Some knowledge from a recent science fair project helped a 10-year-old save her Grandpa's life.
Two recently released studies suggest the controversial 2013 recommendation to expand statin use may be undeserving of the criticism it's received thus far.
The FDA is mandating more explicit warning labels, which will say that OTC painkillers increase risk of heart problems.
Not getting enough sleep can do a lot more than make you cranky the next day.
Women are making it to their 100s more frequently than men, and there is one reason why.
Sleep disorders may now be among the leading causes of heart attack and stroke.
People with high blood pressure who want to avoid having a stroke should be mindful of how much sleep they're getting.
Yet another study points to one of the health risks of depression: stroke.
Neurologist Dr. Diana Greene-Chandos says "we have a ways to go" when it comes to educating women about individual stroke risk.
Taking a deep breath and counting to 10 may make a difference when it comes to anger and heart health.