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 ...

A mini stroke can signal a more severe stroke in the future. Here, brain doctors and researchers explain how to identify mini ...

A stroke is a serious medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to die within minutes. This can lead to lasting brain ...

SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images Strokes are a leading cause of death in the US, with nearly 800,000 people experiencing one every year. On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the ...

Fast highlights the most common warning signs of stroke, but some strokes present differently. To make sure fewer cases are ...

NEWS AT FOUR. CONTINUES. HE WAS LUCKY THAT HE GOT TREATMENT QUICKLY. OFTEN THESE PATIENTS DON’T SURVIVE WHEN EVERY SECOND COUNTS. YOU NEED TO KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A STROKE. SOMEONE HAS A ...

From a certain high-heeled Mouse to the tiny version of our favorite candy, just the idea of “mini” is psychologically reassuring. But when it comes to a mini stroke, the diminutive prefix does little ...

If you saw someone having a stroke, would you be able to recognize it? What if you were having one yourself? If you can’t name any of the signs and symptoms of a stroke, you’re not alone. In fact, ...

Tennessee is part of the "Stroke Belt" and risks increase during the holidays and winter. Would you recognize the signs?

Last week, TODAY contributor Bobbie Thomas shared an essay on TODAY, detailing her husband's stroke at age 40. Thomas wrote that she never thought about stroke, or considered it could happen to ...

A 20-year-old British trainee detective constable who suffered a sudden stroke despite being in good health is urging others ...