Experts say a transient ischemic attack (TIA) sometimes doesn’t cause serious health problems, but it could signal a high risk of a stroke. Share on Pinterest How well do you know the symptoms of a ...

The biggest risk factor for stroke is the same in every country in the world, and it’s also the easiest one to reverse. A colored three-dimensional MRA scan shows internal bleeding (red, centre right) ...

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 ...

Experts this week identified new risks and issued updated recommendations for preventing strokes, a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. It's the first time in a decade that health ...

Knowing the signs of a stroke is the first step in stroke prevention. A stroke, sometimes called a "brain attack," occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is cut off. The brain cells, deprived ...

What Happens When You Have Stroke Symptoms? Your brain needs oxygen to work properly, and your arteries bring oxygen-rich blood to your brain. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain gets ...

A transient ischemic attack (TIA), often referred to as a mini-stroke, happens when a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain is caused by a blood clot or narrowed blood vessels. TIAs last ...

Using marijuana as little as once per month is associated with a higher risk of both heart attack and stroke, according to a large study published Wednesday by researchers from Massachusetts General ...

A stroke involves a disruption in the blood supply to the brain. This event can cause damage to the brain, causing physical effects, such as an overactive bladder. During a stroke, small particles, ...

With each summer of increased extreme heat, more people worldwide face the risks associated with heat exposure. Last year, Europe saw a record number of heat-related deaths, and even regions more used ...

The meaning behind Billy Squier’s 1981 hard rock hit “The Stroke” is easily mistaken as a sexual one. And for good reason. The pulsating beat, shrieking vocals, and insistent chants of stroke, stroke, ...