DR. ROACH WRITES: I recently had the occasion outside the hospital to recognize an ongoing stroke in a person who did not immediately recognize the importance of his symptoms.

Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), commonly known as "mini-strokes," are often brushed off despite being serious warning signs of a potential stroke. A 2017 American Heart Association study revealed ...

Strokes, medically termed Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), are caused either because of a disruption in the blood flow to the brain or due to a rupture in the blood vessels. Disrupted blood flow can ...

Strokes arrive without warning, like an unexpected knock at the door. But the truth is, most strokes don’t come unannounced.

Experiencing a stroke can change everything and sometimes that leaves the patient and the caregivers feeling isolated. In ...

But there are also other symptoms to watch out for, especially in strokes that affect the back part of the brain (posterior strokes). These may include sudden vision problems in one or both eyes, ...

The NHS has warned UK households about a 'silent killer' condition, stressing the importance of knowing the '"first sign." ...

Only a doctor can treat a stroke in progress, but you can adjust your lifestyle and maintain healthy habits to prevent one ...

Have you ever experienced a sudden, severe headache? What about a moment when words just wouldn’t come out right, even though ...

A video featuring a brain surgeon is going viral on social media, in which the doctor explains the early warning signs the body may show to alert individuals to serious health issues.

Although the NHS says the first sign 'may not seem like much', it is crucial to seek medical attention as soon as possible ...

A stroke, also known as a brain attack, causes brain damage when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Representative Photo: Freepik Mangalore: In 2023, neurologist M V Padma Srivastava, speaking at ...