Although most strokes strike suddenly, some develop gradually over weeks or months, often accompanied by subtle warning signs ...

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. "Stroke is injury to the brain from impairment of ...

A stroke occurs when oxygen supply to the brain is partially blocked. Death or paralysis can occur in minutes, if medical help is not provided, which is why strokes are a medical emergency, that ...

Numbness in your arm, slurred speech, confusion… you know the classic signs of a stroke. But can you have a stroke and not know it? It turns out the answer is yes, and these types of strokes are often ...

Dr Suryanarayana Sharma of Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru, breaks down common myths about stroke — from who it affects to how quickly you need to act. Learn how the BE FAST rule and early treatment can ...

A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to ...

Explaining stroke, the neurology department mentioned that stroke is a medical emergency when the brain does not get enough ...

The estrogen deficit of perimenopause can also slow down your metabolism—an outcome of aging as well—and make you less ...

In the US, around 55,000 more women than men experience a stroke each year. This is partly because women live longer. However ...