Extreme heat makes it especially hard for your body to cool down, so you need to be extra careful if you exercise or play ...

May is Stroke Awareness Month—a time dedicated to educating the public about stroke prevention, warning signs, and the importance of timely medical care. A stroke occurs when blood flow to ...

Heather Payne shares an MRI and a CT scan May 14 after she suffered strokes. (Kendrick Brinson/For The Washington Post) You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter on how to navigate ...

Josh Hodges with family after stroke. Image courtesy D’Lacey Hodges. “They’ve had to grow up pretty fast in the last two years and take on a lot of responsibility,” she said.

May is Stroke Awareness Month, and strokes continue to be a leading cause of disability and death, with nearly 800,000 strokes occurring annually in the U.S. alone. A large majority (80 percent) of ...

Dr. Gaurav Dighe, a neurologist at UPMC in Williamsport, suggests using the acronym 'be FAST' to recognize a stroke: 'B' is for balance: look for loss of balance or coordination.

Top Story Editor's Pick When stroke symptoms arise, BE FAST By BRANDYN WILCOXEN [email protected] May 22, 2025 Updated Jun 29, 2025 1 of 3 ...

A stroke happens when a clot blocks the blood flow to part of the brain, shutting down the functions of that area, which can eventually lead to the death of that brain tissue. In fact, two million ...

Stroke is a major health threat—but it’s one we can fight with awareness and timely action. By learning the signs, managing risk factors, and responding fast, we can reduce the impact strokes ...

Representatives from WK Stroke Centers will be taking calls in Tuesday's On Your Side On Call segments on KTBS 3 and KPXJ CW 21. Just call 318-861-KTBS (5827) between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.