Suffering a stroke can have devastating, life-changing consequences. But the good news is that most strokes can actually be prevented. Each year in the U.S., about 795,000 people suffer a stroke.

The death of "Beverly Hills, 90210" star Luke Perry this week from a massive stroke at the age of 52 is drawing attention to the risks for men of all ages. Men under 65 tend to fall behind other ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — May marks Stroke Awareness Month, and with stroke cases rising among younger adults, HCA Florida Northside Hospital is at the forefront of rapid response and treatment in ...

The doctor is in, and today it is Doctor Andre Fredieu with Utica Park Clinic. This week we are talking about what to be on the lookout for during this Stroke Awareness Month. Dr. Andre Fredieu said a ...

One in five women between ages 55 and 75 will experience a stroke in their lifetime, according to the American Heart Association. There are two main types of strokes. With an ischemic stroke, a ...

World Stroke Day on October 29 is a reminder that strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. According to the ...

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Healthcare professionals are reminding people to stay alert during Stroke Awareness Month. Strokes are fifth-leading cause of death but are preventable. Factors like smoking, ...

Your arteries play an important role in your cardiovascular health, transporting blood from the heart to all of the body’s cells. And that’s especially true for your carotid (neck) arteries, since ...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. While age and health are major risk factors for a stroke, did you know falling temperatures can also increase your risk? Consumer Reports ...

Atrial fibrillation or Afib is the most common sustained abnormal heart rhythm. One out of every five strokes is linked to blood clot formation in the heart in the setting of atrial fibrillation and, ...

Franciscan Health is raising awareness for Stroke Awareness Month. Dr. Meredith W Cousin, MD, Neurologist in Indianapolis, shares the signs of stroke detection: BE FAST, standing for Balance, Eyes, ...

A heat wave is gripping the U.S., with dangerously high temperatures in the West, South and Northeast. Meanwhile, deadly heat is slamming Europe, with the United Kingdom breaking its record Tuesday ...