World Stroke Day on October 29 is a reminder that strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. According to the ...

SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images Strokes are a leading cause of death in the US, with nearly 800,000 people experiencing one every year. On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the ...

The NHS Fast (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) acronym is a simple way to help people identify the most common signs of a stroke: ...

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 ...

Your spinal cord needs a steady blood supply to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. This blood helps the spinal cord cells send nerve impulses to the rest of your body. The impulses are ...

When a stroke happens, every second counts. If you are with someone you suspect is having a stroke, what you do can make the difference between life or death and can limit future disability. That’s ...

Extreme temperatures are coming to North Jersey this week and some may be at risk of suffering from heat-related illnesses. There are many different types of sicknesses that can come from scorching ...

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 ...