Just weeks before Nia Tyler turned 21, she was struck down with a crippling headache. Her vision was blurred, she kept being ...

A customized throw-back video game may offer a surprisingly futuristic path to stroke recovery. In a new study, Northwestern ...

“I’ve had a lot of encouragement and the public have been so ­loving to me,” said Boyle, who experienced a stroke in April ...

There are many complications that may develop after having a stroke, but regaining the ability to walk may be possible. With the proper rehabilitation, some people walk independently again following a ...

Lily Angelle was 33 and healthy when she suffered a stroke. Here's how she rebuilt her life through rehabilitation.crack ...

Every year, more than 795,000 Americans have a stroke—and more than half of survivors develop swallowing difficulties. Left untreated, this serious medical condition called dysphagia can cause ...

Share on Pinterest Adding blood thinners to clot-busting medication after a stroke does not appear to improve the outcomes, according to a new study. credit: szjphoto/Getty Images. About 15 million ...

Beloved R&B legend Peabo Bryson, famous for enchanting audiences with his Oscar-winning collaborations on Disney tracks, has ...

A woman from Chile is grappling with a heavy burden after her father suffered a stroke, raising fears he might be trapped in ...

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 ...

Depending on the type of machine, an MRI can diagnose a stroke within minutes to hours. It can detect strokes by identifying changes in brain fluid balance, swelling, bleeding, or blood clots. It can ...