Every year, nearly 800,000 people suffer a stroke in America, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Sadly, one in six of those individuals—roughly 137,000 people—will not survive the ...

WE all know brushing twice a day is key to keeping those pearly whites sparkling. But new research suggests there’s another ...

Some people call this a ‘mini stroke,’ but I don’t use that term because it seems to overlook the fact that there is a high risk of leading to a full-blown stroke, which can be a real life ...

A mini-stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a serious warning sign that should never be ignored. It happens when ...

Adults are being urged to manage their blood pressure to lower their risk of stroke, as new statistics from the Stroke Association reveal a concerning lack of awareness about its dangers. People with ...

A leading cardiology doctor says this reinforces the importance of studying gender-specific health trends in research.

DOCTOR, STROKE IS A LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN WOMEN. AND EVEN HAVE A HIGHER LIFETIME RISK OF STROKE THAN MEN. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER CARDIOLOGIST DOCTOR DON KIRSHNER IS JOINING US NOW WITH MORE ...

People whose parents divorced during their childhood may be at a greater risk of stroke later in life, according to a new study. People whose parents divorced during their childhood may be at a ...

Scientists may be able to predict our risk of stroke by taking pictures of our eyes, according to a study published on Monday. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke ...