Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. But there are ways you can lower your risk.

The first step after a mild stroke is to get medical help immediately. Even if the symptoms disappear in minutes or hours, it ...

Heat-related illnesses can affect anyone. Officials say prolonged exposure to extreme heat without relief can cause health issues ranging from mild to severe and, in some cases, even death.

Women diagnosed with premenstrual symptoms have a slightly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in ...

In short, a simple blood test might one day help paramedics and doctors quickly tell whether a stroke is due to a clot or a ...

The common signs of stroke affect a person’s balance, eyes, face, arms and speech. These signs require timely action and are ...

“The best outcomes, explains Dr. Modak, “occur when the medication is administered within 3 to 4.5 hours of the onset of ...

DR. ROACH WRITES: I recently had the occasion outside the hospital to recognize an ongoing stroke in a person who did not immediately recognize the importance of his symptoms.

When Nestor Montalvo woke up last September, he knew something was wrong. He had a headache, and his vision was blurred. The ...