A stroke can come out of nowhere, and it can be permanently life-altering, both for the victim and for their friends and family. However, just as the severity of a stroke can vary depending on the ...

The severity and location of the stroke determine how long a patient will be in hospital for and recovery time.

For every minute a stroke goes untreated, an estimated 1.9 million brain cells die. That’s just one reason early recognition ...

Share on Pinterest Higher-intensity walking combined with physical therapy could help improve stroke recovery and quality of life. alvarez/Getty Images In a new study, stroke survivors in a ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece discusses advances in vagus nerve stimulation. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the collection ...

Share on Pinterest An observational study examines how age-related changes to white matter in the brain could impact recovery following a stroke. Rosem Morton for The Washington Post via Getty Images ...

This week, we’re introducing you to a NASA program manager whose unexpected trip back home may have saved his life.

Tucson stroke survivor Lori Grijalva shares her story during National Stroke Awareness Month and the warning signs to know.