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 ...

A recent study from the National University of Ireland has shed light on possible triggers that may increase the risk of ...

Did you know heart disease claims a life in the U.S. every 37 seconds? While you may already know the main culprits behind ...

Stroke is a medical emergency and the leading cause of disability in the United States. There are treatments to reduce the harm from stroke, but they can only be done if the stroke victim comes to the ...

Several myths persist about stroke. These myths often hinder individuals from seeking timely help or taking preventive ...

A worryingly large proportion of people in the UK are unaware that high blood pressure is a major cause of stroke, a charity ...

Poor oral health could be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research shows that good oral health habits ...

Stroke is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, but new insight sheds light on possible prevention.

Headaches in specific areas can sometimes signal a stroke. For example, a stroke in the carotid artery, which supplies blood to the front of the brain, might cause pain in the forehead or face. Stroke ...

Bradford B. Worrall, MD, a University of Virginia professor of neurology and public health, says many stroke survivors develop spasticity.