Life-threatening strokes are in the spotlight. A neurologist explains the symptoms, treatment, and vital prevention steps.

From a certain high-heeled Mouse to the tiny version of our favorite candy, just the idea of “mini” is psychologically reassuring. But when it comes to a mini stroke, the diminutive prefix does little ...

Oftentimes, people can experience what is commonly called a “mini stroke” or “warning stroke” before experiencing a subsequent stroke. Clinically, this is known as a transient ischemic attack, or TIA.

Mini strokes, medically known as transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), serve as crucial warning signs for potential severe health issues. While these events may resolve quickly, medical professionals ...

Understanding the key signs of a stroke is your first step toward getting the urgent medical help that is required. Here are ...

A mini-stroke might seem like a close call that passes quickly, but what happens next often catches patients completely off guard. While medical professionals focus on preventing future strokes, they ...

Dear Savvy Senior: How can a person know if they’ve had a minor stroke? My 72-year-old mother had a spell a few weeks ago where she suddenly felt dizzy for no apparent reason and had trouble walking ...

DETROIT – Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke. The ability to recognize stroke symptoms quickly could mean the difference between life and death for the nearly 800,000 ...

A stroke occurs when oxygen supply to the brain is partially blocked. Death or paralysis can occur in minutes, if medical help is not provided ...

Strokes are the third leading cause of death and disability in the world. Every year more than 795,000 people in the U.S. alone suffer a stroke, and someone dies from one every 3 minutes and 11 ...

Samantha Ballas, of Syracuse, is a fourth-year medical student at SUNY Upstate Medical University in the Rural Scholars Program. She is a NYSARH Research and Policy Fellow in the 2025 cohort. She is ...