On average, one American dies from a stroke every four minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stroke, also referred to as a “brain attack,” is one of the leading causes ...

May is national stroke awareness month. Dr. Jeffery Saver, a vascular neurologist at UCLA Health, discussed the basics of ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Did you know that every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke? With May being National Stroke Awareness Month, it’s a time to highlight the importance of recognizing the ...

High blood pressure is a risk risk factor for a stroke. Monitoring your BP is important. Photo: AFP My grandfather was in the bathroom when he fell down. Luckily, the bathroom door wasn’t locked. We ...

A stroke is caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain, often resulting in impaired mobility, permanent loss of ...

Endovascular therapy adminstered in conjunction with best medical management for basilar artery occlusion (BAO) stroke did not significantly improve functional outcome at 90 days compared to best ...

Recovery from a stroke can mean different things to different people. For some, it simply involves careful monitoring at the doctor’s office; for others, there’s a lot of rehabilitation and the need ...

Canadians should pay attention to the overall quality of their diet instead of just focusing on saturated fats or other individual nutrients, the Heart and Stroke Foundation now recommends. Saturated ...