(NewsNation) — The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, accounting for about 87% of all cases, according to the American Stroke Association. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is ...

People are understandably concerned when health conditions or infectious diseases that were once well-managed start increasing again, but proper education and advancements in medicine mean we often ...

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

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.

Women experience worse post-stroke functional outcomes and have different recovery patterns compared to men, a new study ...

Avoid offering anything by mouth. Medication, such as aspirin, could hurt the person more. Strokes can impair swallowing, and ...

The approval marks the first new stroke treatment authorized in nearly 27 years, offering an additional option for managing acute ischemic stroke in Canada. MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 17, 2025 /CNW/ - ...

Your spinal cord needs a steady blood supply to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. This blood helps the spinal cord cells send nerve impulses to the rest of your body. The impulses are ...

Because only about 90 minutes passed between your mother’s initial dose of the anticoagulant and the stroke, it is more likely the cause was a preexisting condition rather than an immediate ...

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Call 911 immediately and use the FAST test to check symptoms Note when symptoms begin; timing is key for effective stroke treatment Don’t let them sleep, eat or drive; wait for first responders Call ...