(NewsNation) — Most Americans likely know at least a little about the signs of a stroke. While early intervention is vital for a positive outcome, medical experts also stress the need to prevent ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every three minutes and 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. It’s the fifth leading cause of death nationwide—and in Duval County, the impact is even more alarming.

Last week, TODAY contributor Bobbie Thomas shared an essay on TODAY, detailing her husband's stroke at age 40. Thomas wrote that she never thought about stroke, or considered it could happen to ...

In our fast-paced world, understanding the potential triggers of strokes is crucial for maintaining optimal health. Strokes can have severe consequences, but awareness of their causes empowers ...

The causes of stroke vary by whether you have an ischemic stroke (in which a blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked) or a hemorrhagic stroke (in which a blood vessel supplying the brain bursts).

According to the World Health Organization stroke is the leading and growing cause of acquired neurological disability and second cause of death worldwide. Stroke mortality is in decline in the ...

Every minute counts during a stroke. Experts say early diagnosis and prompt treatment can reverse paralysis and prevent ...

Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The risk increases as people get older, but strokes can happen at any age. Also called a ...

Here in Alabama, stroke accounts for nearly 3,000 deaths each year and costs the state more than $500 million annually in health care costs. Despite its enormous impact, many folks are still a little ...