(NewsNation) — When most people hear the word “stroke,” they automatically think of the most common type: An ischemic stroke, which occurs when an obstruction blocks blood flow to the brain. A ...

A hemorrhagic stroke causes brain damage due to bleeding. This type of stroke is caused by a blood vessel tear or leak.

Your spinal cord needs a steady blood supply to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. This blood helps the spinal cord cells send nerve impulses to the rest of your body. The impulses are ...

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 ...

A stroke occurs when the flow of blood to part of the brain is cut off or significantly reduced. Without the oxygen carried by the blood, brain cells can die quickly, which can cause permanent brain ...