Patients with atrial fibrillation who have experienced a stroke would benefit greatly from earlier treatment than is ...

May is Stroke Awareness Month—a time dedicated to educating the public about stroke prevention, warning signs, and the importance of timely medical care. A stroke occurs when blood flow to ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - May is Stroke Awareness Month to make sure more people know about the signs, symptoms, risk factors and how to prevent a stroke. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death ...

May is Stroke Awareness Month, and strokes continue to be a leading cause of disability and death, with nearly 800,000 strokes occurring annually in the U.S. alone. A large majority (80 percent) of ...

May is Stroke Awareness Month, and one doctor wants to ensure that you recognize the signs of one. A neurologist shares how to identify stroke symptoms early with the 'be FAST' method and prevent ...

CARBONDALE — Every 40 seconds, someone in America experiences a stroke. Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability, according to the CDC.

A helpful way to recognize stroke symptoms and know what to do if you suspect you or someone near you is having a stroke is the acronym BE FAST: B – Balance : Sudden loss of balance or coordination.

Helen Turner, a stroke survivor, said her symptoms began suddenly nearly 20 years ago. “I was getting out the tub and I noticed my right leg didn't want to move like I wanted it to,” Turner said.

A stroke happens when a clot blocks the blood flow to part of the brain, shutting down the functions of that area, which can eventually lead to the death of that brain tissue. In fact, two million ...

FOX 2 Detroit. The key is to BE FAST with stroke awareness. Posted: May 14, 2025 | Last updated: May 15, 2025. Every 40 seconds someone in our country suffers a stroke or brain attack.

A new 15-minute tool to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems has been launched by researchers from Durham and Oxford universities.