Some patients with a common type of stroke benefit from a clot-busting drug given between 4.5 and 24 hours after symptoms emerged, according to a new study.

Difficulty speaking clearly or understanding language is called aphasia. Its most common cause is stroke, but aphasia also can result from brain injuries or other diseases. (Dreamstime/TNS) You might ...

In the U.S., a stroke happens roughly every 40 seconds. That means, in the time it takes to read a five-minute news article, more than seven Americans will have experienced this life-changing medical ...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Nearly 800,000 people in the United States experience a stroke each year, and many experience changes to cognition, language, mobility, and mood that can last for months or years.

As Stroke Awareness Month continues, a Tulsa speech therapist is shedding light on the recovery process and the critical role speech-language pathologists play in post-stroke care. Speech-language ...

Surviving a stroke represents a significant health victory, but many survivors don’t realize they’ve entered a high-risk category for experiencing another event. Understanding why stroke lightning can ...

A Murray Bridge woman who was forced to put her life on hold after a devastating stroke has used her passion for sport to ...

Mental health challenges like depression often occur following an acute cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or a clinically established stroke. In fact, 30% of stroke survivors experience symptoms ...

When someone experiences a stroke, immediate medical attention can mean the difference between recovery and permanent disability. Yet many individuals dismiss or delay responding to warning signs.