Life-threatening strokes are in the spotlight. A neurologist explains the symptoms, treatment, and vital prevention steps.

The term “ministroke” can be a bit of a head-scratcher: How can there be a tiny form of a full-blown medical emergency? Thanks to the misleading modifier, it’s often perceived as something you don’t ...

As one of the nation’s most feared conditions, raising awareness of the causes and signs of stroke remains a top priority in ...

KUTV — Do you know what to do if someone has a stroke? Dr. Gordon Harkness came into the studio to speak with Kari Hawker- Diaz about stroke awareness month. A stroke happens when blood flow to the ...

Every year, about 800,000 people in the United States – one person, every 40 seconds – suffer strokes, according to the American Stroke Association. But perhaps more surprising is the fact that 80% of ...

Stroke is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. It is caused by a sudden loss of blood flow to the brain and is a medical emergency. Every minute ...

Medical professionals are discovering that the skin can serve as an early warning system for stroke risk, displaying subtle changes months or even years before a cerebrovascular event occurs. These ...

Stroke and heart attack are life-threatening conditions that require emergency medical attention, but they differ in the affected organ and symptoms.

Nine days after a Maryland woman gave birth to a healthy baby girl, her world changed. After an uneventful pregnancy, Erin Adelekun had a life-threatening postpartum stroke so sudden and severe that a ...