In 2018, Meritus Medical Center was treating an average of 600 stroke patients per year. Since then, the number has increased to more than 1,000 per year, said Jennifer Smith, B.S.N., R.N., stroke ...

The doctor is in, and today it is Doctor Andre Fredieu with Utica Park Clinic. This week we are talking about what to be on the lookout for during this Stroke Awareness Month. Dr. Andre Fredieu said a ...

As the second leading cause of death worldwide, according to World Health Organization, stroke will affect 1 in 4 adults over the age of 25 globally. A condition where the blood supply to the brain is ...

Q: My 37-year-old cousin had a stroke two months ago. I don’t really understand why she had it at such a young age. And does that mean I’m at increased risk? I am 52. Any info would be welcome! -- ...

Many people refer to a stroke as the brain’s equivalent of a heart attack. A stroke occurs when there’s an interruption or ...

Q: I'm dragging around with no energy these days. I never used to feel this way. What could cause me to be so tired all the time? I am 47 and in pretty good shape. -- Kevin G., Milwaukee A: Chronic ...

Stroke ranks among the top causes of mortality globally, alongside cancer and heart disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that around 17 million individuals experience strokes annually, ...

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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- National medical experts say every 40 seconds, someone will experience a stroke. Local doctors are making sure you understand the early signs and symptoms on this World Stroke ...

Do you know who is most at risk for a stroke? According to the American Stroke Association, it’s women. One in five women will suffer a stroke and it’s the third leading cause of death for the female ...