Many people who experience a transient ischemic attack will go on to have a stroke within 90 days. Here are the red flags.

Warning strokes can last for less than a minute but require immediate medical attention. Strokes are a leading cause of death in the US, with nearly 800,000 people experiencing one every year. On ...

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 ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - April 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication. It’s ...

Talk about a brain teaser. While the obvious signs of a stroke are easy to spot, there are several subtle symptoms that can slip under the radar. But don’t let them deceive you. “All symptoms of ...

In-hospital strokes — defined as those occurring during hospitalization for another diagnosis — are relatively common, affecting between 35,000 and 75,000 patients each year in the US. While the ...

Call 911 immediately and use the FAST test to check symptoms Note when symptoms begin; timing is key for effective stroke treatment Don’t let them sleep, eat or drive; wait for first responders Call ...