Learn the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke from a neurosurgeon, and what to do if you think someone is having a brain stroke.

Have you ever experienced a sudden, severe headache? What about a moment when words just wouldn’t come out right, even though ...

The main cause of ischemic strokes, which account for 87 percent of all strokes, is atherosclerosis. These fatty deposits, ...

On an airport escalator, 37-year-old Jacob Adkisson felt tingling and numbness in his right leg. He figured he must have ...

One in five women will have a stroke at some point in their lives. Three women who experienced them tell us their experiences ...

Knowing most people don’t recognize the symptoms of neurological or cardiac emergencies right away, researchers are hoping to save lives with a new app.

Patients must learn to recognize the signs of stroke, but medical facilities also must do their part to emphasize quicker treatment.

The Nzombi family acted quickly when their toddler, Ezekiel, showed stroke symptoms. ... Ezekiel's mom noticed right away he wasn’t using the right side of his body.

When Leah Craft Horner couldn't see her reflection, she texted her friend that her 'brain has just stopped working.' It took a year to learn why.

The stroke occurred in March, right after Lexi’s 18th birthday. ... Stroke symptoms: ... arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.

When Lexi Eddy sent selfies to her friends, they instantly knew something was wrong. The 18-year-old's face was drooping on one side, her words were slurred, and her left hand hung limp.

At first, she thought it might be vertigo.But, as someone who works part-time at a hospital, she also recognized she was experiencing some classic stroke symptoms.. Still, she didn’t want to ...