More than 100 million people globally have had a stroke, but there are ways to reduce your risk and spot the signs of stroke ...

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An average of 1.9 million nerve cells die every minute when a stroke occurs, and it's possible to catch it before it happens ...

In a randomized clinical trial, giving the clot-busting medication alteplase up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms first appeared increased the odds of better recovery by 50% compared to those who ...

Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his ...

He had a bad headache and his right arm felt tingly and numb. He sat up in bed, and as he tried to move his fingers and toes, ...

According to the NHS, atherosclerosis occurs when arteries become narrowed, making it difficult for blood to flow through ...

Children who have had a stroke may be at higher risk for developing anxiety, depression and related physical symptoms such as ...

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F.A.S.T. stands for facial drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulty, all of which are symptoms of a stroke. The T stands ...

Immediate treatment may minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death. Awareness and recognition of stroke symptoms has improved over the last decade, yet more awareness is needed.