A stroke occurs when oxygen supply to the brain is partially blocked. Death or paralysis can occur in minutes, if medical help is not provided, which is why strokes are a medical emergency, that ...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke—and recognizing the signs can save a life. In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, Dr. Blase Hennessy from Mount Carmel Health System visited to ...

Share on Pinterest Queen guitarist Brian May revealed he recently had a minor stroke that left him unable to use his left arm for a period of time. Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images Brian May, guitarist ...

Gum disease may be associated with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a leading cause of stroke, in patients with ischemic stroke, according to a new study published on December 5 in the Journal of ...

The risk of a subsequent stroke remains high for at least the next decade for patients who have had a TIA or minor stroke, according to a comprehensive review of cohort studies from the PERSIST group.

Periodontitis, a common condition, has been linked to a specific type of ischemic stroke in a recent study published in the Journal of Dental Research. Strokes are the second leading cause of death ...

Periodontal disease may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, but proper dental biofilm control may help. This large systematic review was recently published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental ...