
World Stroke Day is Saturday, Oct 29. Stroke is the second-leading cause of death worldwide and affects almost 800,000 people in the U.S. annually. A stroke can occur when the ...
When someone has a stroke, every second is crucial. The longer it takes to receive treatment, the more likely it is that damage to the ...
Getting a flu shot may offer an added benefit. A recent study published in Stroke, an American Heart Association journal, suggests flu vaccination might lower the chances of stroke among adults, especially ...
The risks of dementia, cancer and vascular disease increase with age, but the connection between the conditions is not fully understood. Now, Mayo Clinic researchers report an intriguing ...
International Stuttering Awareness Day will be observed on Saturday, Oct. 22, which makes this a good time to learn about supporting a child who stutters. Approximately 5%–10% ...
World Stroke Day is Oct. 29 ROCHESTER, Minn. — When it comes to strokes, every second counts. Mayo Clinic experts explain how to recognize the signs ...
Just like a traveler uses a road map to find the most appropriate route to a destination, Mayo Clinic neurosurgeons are using a different kind ...
Cluster headaches aren't that common, but they are extremely painful. And they often occur during the fall season. A cluster headache is a rare headache ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: It seems like everyone I know has some type of back pain. My husband and I both suffer from back pain but mine ...
Millions of Americans suffer from back and neck pain. Luckily, there is a wide range of options to treat it. Oct. 16 is World Spine ...
ROCHESTER, Minn. — An important new clue for preventing and treating brain tumors known as gliomas has been identified in research led by the Lunenfeld-Tannenbaum ...
"Mom, Dad, I'm bored." How many parents have heard this from children? It may make parents feel like they're failing, need to find something for the ...
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