Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. "Stroke is injury to the brain from impairment of ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Strokes affect approximately 800,000 Americans annually. For National Stroke Awareness Month, CHRISTUS Health is helping people identify the signs of a stroke. The ...

Every year, almost 800,000 people have a stroke, according to the CDC. And in 2021, one in six cardiovascular-related deaths was due to a stroke. In other words, strokes are common. But in many cases, ...

Medical professionals are discovering that the skin can serve as an early warning system for stroke risk, displaying subtle changes months or even years before a cerebrovascular event occurs. These ...

Learn the common warning signs of a stroke, which are essential to recognize to ensure a person gets prompt treatment. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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 ...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Dr. Keith Jones, a stroke specialist at Forrest General Hospital, is more than willing to take his messages of health and stroke prevention to the street. Especially during ...