"You should have a minimum of three bowel movements per week, preferably one a day. A patient from the ER started vomiting ...

In the wake of Pope Francis’ death, stroke specialists give insight into the risks of this sometimes fatal and life-changing medical emergency.

Known as “brain attacks,” people can also suffer a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or “mini strokes.” These short blockages of blood flow to the brain typically last for no more than five-minutes, but ...

You're having chest pain, or you fear that your spouse is having a stroke—and you're thinking of just driving to a hospital ...

If you think you might be having a stroke, you should act "FAST," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.

Fast Heroes teaches children aged five to nine to spot stroke symptoms fast and take action to help save their grandparents’ lives.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a ...

There’s still a misconception that it’s mostly men who suffer from stroke, yet women account for over half of all cases ...

Nearly 800,000 people have a stroke each year, causing tens of thousands of deaths and even more long-term health issues in ...

If your cholesterol levels are high, it can cause symptoms on your face, including yellowish patches or bumps on the mid-upper and lower eyelids. A few signs include waxy skin lesions around your eyes ...

South Shore Health's Dr. Todd Ellerin on knowing the signs and symptoms of having a stroke. The acronym FAST can help: F - facial asymmetry or facial droop, A - arm weakness, S - speech abnormality, T ...

Heat-related illnesses are preventable, but only if you're aware and act quickly. Uncover the warning signs early, and follow ...