It’s never too late to start stroke-proofing our lives – not least by cutting down on stress. We ask the experts how to do it ...

A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), happens when blood flow to part of the brain is briefly ...

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. But there are ways you can lower your risk.

Strokes are a serious global health problem, often leading to death or long-term disability. Each year, about 7,500 people in ...

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 ...

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off either by a blockage or a burst blood vessel, which can cause brain cells to die. Without emergency treatment a stroke can be ...

Colder weather causes blood vessels to constrict an also increases risk of infections. This, combined with other factors, ...

Irregular sleep patterns increase the risk of conditions such as stroke, heart failure and heart attacks, a recent study has found.

An occipital stroke happens in the back of the brain. This lobe, or part of the brain, helps people to recognize what they see. That means strokes in the occipital lobe can cause vision changes, which ...

Much remains to learn about this anatomical finding, seen in about one-third of adults, and how it may affect stroke risk.