Learn why people often dismiss stroke warning signs, how psychological barriers delay treatment, and what actions can save ...

Pregnancy puts women at higher risk for stroke, especially in the last month before delivery and the first six weeks after ...

UTA study finds that Americans over 65 who experienced parental divorce as children are more likely to suffer a stroke ...

Everyone should know the signs and symptoms so they can act immediately if they suspect someone is having a stroke. The more quickly medical attention is given after a stroke, the greater the ...

The Calgary Stroke Program, a joint University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services initiative at Foothills Medical Centre, has been involved with three papers published this week in The Lancet and ...

In a randomized clinical trial, giving the clot-busting medication alteplase up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms first appeared increased the odds of better recovery by 50% compared to those who ...

By definition, symptoms should resolve within 24 hours. However, a TIA can be a warning sign that a full stroke could follow. Individuals who have a TIA are referred to a neurologist for further ...

Some hormonal contraceptives are associated with a small but significant increased risk of stroke and heart attack ...