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

From football fields to military training grounds, head injuries are leaving lasting marks on the brain in ways we're only ...

A sudden, severe headache isn't normal. A neurologist explains how intense head pain can signal a stroke, other warning signs ...

Head injuries can transform from seemingly minor bumps into life-threatening medical emergencies within minutes or hours. The brain sits protected within the skull, but when trauma occurs, the ...

Every minute counts during a stroke. Experts say early diagnosis and prompt treatment can reverse paralysis and prevent ...

The human brain remains one of the most protected organs in the body, surrounded by layers of tissue and bathed in specialized fluid designed to prevent harmful substances from reaching this vital ...

NEW YORK -- One month after Bob Saget was found dead, his family and the Florida medical examiner's office handling the case announced that the comedian and "Full House" star "passed from head trauma.

New research suggests you can catch Alzheimer’s before it shows its symptoms.Scientists from Nanyang Technological University ...

Brain injuries that occur during or shortly after birth can have a profound impact on a child’s development. While some injuries are immediately apparent, others remain hidden, only surfacing months ...

When a person suffers a stroke, physicians must restore blood flow to the brain as quickly as possible to save their life.

Professional soccer players and American football stars are at much greater risk of developing dementia. What can we do to ...