One in six deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States is due to stroke, and over 100 million people worldwide have had a stroke, which is a leading cause of serious long-term disability.

The NHS Fast (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) acronym is a simple way to help people identify the most common signs of a stroke: ...

A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to ...

(NewsUSA) – Cardiovascular Disease including stroke remains a leading cause of death in the United States and is the number one cause of death in women, according to the American Stroke Association, a ...

A stroke means the brain loses its necessary blood and oxygen supply. This can be caused by a blocked artery, leading to an ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - May is National Stroke Awareness Month and one young survivor is asking everyone to be aware of the early warning signs – and an easy way to remember them. The warning signs of a ...

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 ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - May is American Stroke Month, and organizations such as the American Heart Association are working to spread stroke awareness. Dr. James McKinney, a neurologist with Novant ...

A stroke happens when a clot blocks the blood flow to part of the brain, shutting down the functions of that area, which can eventually lead to the death of that brain tissue. In fact, two million ...

Cold weather can silently increase stroke risk Expert shares how knowing the warning signs and acting fast can make the ...