(NewsNation) — Most Americans likely know at least a little about the signs of a stroke. While early intervention is vital for a positive outcome, medical experts also stress the need to prevent ...

When examining recovery during the first year after an ischemic stroke, a new study has found for daily tasks such as eating, ...

The causes of stroke vary by whether you have an ischemic stroke (in which a blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked) or a hemorrhagic stroke (in which a blood vessel supplying the brain bursts).

Boosting a family of naturally occurring proteins that dampens inflammation in the body has been shown to be effective in reducing damage from an ischemic stroke, according to preclinical researchers ...

Researchers have identified this receptor in brain mural cells that regulates reperfusion injury. Optimal pH homeostasis for cellular function is maintained by the acid-base balance through multiple ...

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 ...

Strokes are a scary thing to think about because of how common they are—and how devastating they can be. After all, every year more than 795,000 Americans have one, [1] and in the U.S., this disease ...

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the US There are different types of strokes, each with its varying causes About 80% of strokes are preventable, medical experts say Strokes are the ...