Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In women, a stroke can often first manifest itself with more subtle symptoms such as dizziness or confusion. Christin Klose/dpa In ...

*A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blocked artery or bleeding, causing potential brain cell damage. Symptoms vary depending on the affected brain area and the ...

MERRIMACK – At 64 years old, Merrimack resident David Johnson had a busy life between business trips, powerlifting at the gym as well as spending time with his children and grandchildren — then, last ...

When it comes to strokes, every minute it takes a person to get medical help can mean precious resources to the brain are being depleted. But how do you know when someone is having a stroke? In some ...

Every year on 29 October, voices in India and around the world come together for World Stroke Day to raise awareness about a condition that strikes silently. It’s easy to think a stroke happens only ...

Mini-strokes don't cause permanent damage, however, it's a warning sign of a possible full-blown stroke ahead. When you first notice symptoms of TIA, get help immediately, even if symptoms go away.