Cardiologists have long warned that heart attacks and strokes rarely arrive without some kind of signal, yet those signals ...

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDKey TakeawaysRecognizing stroke symptoms can help save a life and reduce long-term damage.If you see facial drooping, arm weakness, or speech difficulties, call ...

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. "Stroke is injury to the brain from impairment of ...

“Headaches are a common complaint in those who suffer from ischemic strokes, where a blood clot is cutting off blood to the brain,” explains Dr. Sam Laali, a neurologist at Baylor Scott & White ...

Primary care physicians are often the first to notice transient ischemic attack stroke symptoms or risks. The right questions can help determine next steps.

Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his home ...

From a certain high-heeled Mouse to the tiny version of our favorite candy, just the idea of “mini” is psychologically reassuring. But when it comes to a mini stroke, the diminutive prefix does little ...

A carotid endarterectomy involves making an incision in the neck, opening the carotid artery and physically removing the plaque build-up before the artery is stitched closed, often with a patch to ...

Share on Pinterest Jamie Foxx has revealed details about the “medical complication” he experienced in August 2023, sharing he experienced a stroke due to bleeding in his brain. Joe Maher/Getty Images ...

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx opened up during his Netflix special that the mysterious illness he suffered last year was a brain bleed. The young, healthy actor was surprised he experienced a stroke, but ...