A sudden loss of balance. Blurred vision. Slurred speech. These subtle signs may be the only warning before a stroke strikes. And when it does, every second of response time can impact a person’s ...

The term “ministroke” can be a bit of a head-scratcher: How can there be a tiny form of a full-blown medical emergency? Thanks to the misleading modifier, it’s often perceived as something you don’t ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — A stroke can happen to anyone. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts, damaging brain cells. Dr. Gaurav Dighe, a neurologist at UPMC in ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — There are a variety of conversations that come up frequently at our WPTV Let's Hear It community meet-ups. One of those is about the growth and development of local communities ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every three minutes and 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. It’s the fifth leading cause of death nationwide—and in Duval County, the impact is even more alarming.

Stroke is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. It is caused by a sudden loss of blood flow to the brain and is a medical emergency. Every minute ...

Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. The number of strokes among younger adults under 55 is rising worldwide, and every day in the UK around 240 people experience the traumatic and ...

May is Stroke Awareness Month and the hope is that more people will familiarize themselves with the signs of a stroke so action can be taken quickly. Fox 8's Kristi Capel learns more about a simple ...

A stroke is a serious medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to die within minutes. This can lead to lasting brain ...

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