JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every three minutes and 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. It’s the fifth leading cause of death nationwide—and in Duval County, the impact is even more alarming.
Understanding the key signs of a stroke is your first step toward getting the urgent medical help that is required. Here are ...
KUTV — Do you know what to do if someone has a stroke? Dr. Gordon Harkness came into the studio to speak with Kari Hawker- Diaz about stroke awareness month. A stroke happens when blood flow to the ...
Talk about a brain teaser. While the obvious signs of a stroke are easy to spot, there are several subtle symptoms that can slip under the radar. But don’t let them deceive you. “All symptoms of ...
As one of the nation’s most feared conditions, raising awareness of the causes and signs of stroke remains a top priority in ...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The numbers may surprise you. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and every three minutes and 14 seconds, someone dies of one. It may seem like something like ...
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 ...
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the US There are different types of strokes, each with its varying causes About 80% of strokes are preventable, medical experts say Strokes are the ...