High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke in women and men. But women can also have some risk factors that men don’t, including the use of oral contraceptives and complications of pregnancy.

May is Stroke Awareness month. A time dedicated to raising awareness about stroke prevention, recognition, and treatment. And this week, Piedmont Augusta is hosting a ...

Ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or narrowed, while hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds.

May is Stroke Prevention Month and Walk With a Doc, a free weekly walk in Cottonwood Creek Park with Dr. Larry Cohen, will ...

People who have TIA’s, or warning strokes, are at increased risk of having a full stroke. Full strokes can happen in as ...

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S., and recognizing symptoms and making modifiable changes to ...

Calling 911 immediately after seeing or experiencing stroke symptoms could be the difference between life and death.

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bob Lilly is being credited with saving his wife’s life ...

Maurice "Mo" Kirby was coaching at practice when a headache caused him to collapse. He was diagnosed with a subarachnoid ...

Because life expectancy for individuals with Down syndrome has increased dramatically, investigators assessed the risk of age-related cardiovascular diseases in this population.

Jackie Miller James suffered a life-threatening aneurysm at 39 weeks pregnant. She now lives with expressive aphasia and ...

Discover tips for stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery that can save brain function and lives, from risk factor ...