A stroke can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time, but certain individuals are at higher risk. Recognizing the signs and symptoms is crucial for swift intervention and minimizing long-term damage.

One in six deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States is due to stroke, and over 100 million people worldwide have had a stroke, which is a leading cause of serious long-term disability.

A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to ...

Every year on 29 October, voices in India and around the world come together for World Stroke Day to raise awareness about a condition that strikes silently. It’s easy to think a stroke happens only ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — May is stroke month, and fast action makes the difference. Dr. Arun Talkad, a Vascular Neurologist with OSF, told WMBD This Morning more about strokes, and how “FAST” makes the ...

Every four minutes, someone in the United States suffers a fatal stroke. That’s 130,000 deaths every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Strokes are caused by a blockage ...