World Stroke Day on October 29 is a reminder that strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. According to the CDC, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. The American Heart Association ...

People are understandably concerned when health conditions or infectious diseases that were once well-managed start increasing again, but proper education and advancements in medicine mean we often ...

Stroke and heart attack are life-threatening conditions that require emergency medical attention, but they differ in the affected organ and symptoms.

We are definitely seeing more young people coming in with strokes,” says Dr. Joshua Willey, a stroke neurologist at ...

Call 911 immediately and use the FAST test to check symptoms Note when symptoms begin; timing is key for effective stroke treatment Don’t let them sleep, eat or drive; wait for first responders Call ...

Heat waves can affect your health and need to be taken seriously, medical experts say. That's especially true now that daily highs are in the 90s again. There are different heat-related illnesses with ...

Actor and Grammy winner Jamie Foxx opened up about a medical emergency that was nearly fatal. In his Netflix comedy special, "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was," Foxx revealed that he suffered a brain ...

Extreme temperatures are coming to North Jersey this week and some may be at risk of suffering from heat-related illnesses. There are many different types of sicknesses that can come from scorching ...