Stroke seems to strike out of the blue, but it’s really cumulative effects that lead to stroke. Although it may seem like stroke is unpredictable and there is no way to pinpoint exactly when one might ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In women, a stroke can often first manifest itself with more subtle symptoms such as dizziness or confusion. Christin Klose/dpa In ...

Stroke is the leading cause of serious disability in this country and it's the third leading cause of death. There used to be little doctors could do for a stroke victim, but now there is treatment if ...

*A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blocked artery or bleeding, causing potential brain cell damage. Symptoms vary depending on the affected brain area and the ...

A new study shows how a simple, 15-minute test can help doctors identify which patients are at a higher risk for heart attack, second stroke, or death, in the years following a stroke. Nearly a third ...

Clinicians should offer a genetic test to people who have had an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack to determine whether they can be treated with the drug clopidogrel to reduce the risk of ...

A decade ago, at age 55, Don Lewis suffered a stroke in his sleep. When he woke up, he couldn't move his left arm or leg. Lewis' neighbor realized his truck hadn't moved in two days and called 911 for ...