Fast highlights the most common warning signs of stroke, but some strokes present differently. To make sure fewer cases are ...
Time is brain! Every minute counts when it comes to treating a stroke. Life’s busy, right? You’re juggling work, family, and a to-do list that never seems to end. It’s so easy to ignore that weird ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A stroke is a serious medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to die within minutes. This can lead to lasting brain ...
Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. The number of strokes among younger adults under 55 is rising worldwide, and every day in the UK around 240 people experience the traumatic and ...
A transient ischemic attack, commonly called a mini-stroke, has traditionally been viewed as a brief, temporary event. Physical symptoms typically vanish within 24 hours, leading many to underestimate ...
That sudden headache you brushed off as stress. The dizziness you blamed on not eating enough. The confusion you attributed to being overwhelmed at work. For Black women, these seemingly minor ...
Kristin Kramer woke up early on a Tuesday morning 10 years ago because one of her dogs needed to go out. Then, a couple of odd things happened. When she tried to call her other dog, "I couldn't speak, ...