A major new campaign has been launched to help people identify stroke symptoms after it emerged the average time it took for a sufferer to dial 999 was an hour and a half. The NHS on Monday urged the ...

An update has been issued to MPs over NHS stroke treatment. Stroke patients need urgent treatment to avoid long-term or permanent damage. One of the most commonly used procedures is a thrombectomy, a ...

Your body warns you before a stroke. Are you listening? Most people think strokes happen without warning. However, research shows that your body often sends early signals weeks before an attack.

Doctor warns popular drink could increase stroke and dementia risk An official update has been issued over NHS stroke care. Stroke patients need to be treated as soon as possible to avoid long-lasting ...

Former Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth has described how he suffered a stroke that hit him "like a lightning bolt" on New Year's Day.

A North Cowton stroke survivor has praised NHS teams who helped him regain his independence after a life-changing medical emergency – while also raising awareness that strokes can affect people of any ...

A stroke is a very serious and life-threatening medical condition that can happen when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. It can affect things like speech and movement, and take a long ...

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The NHS is calling on the public to carry out a swift 30-second test which could indicate the risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke. This online tool can be used to calculate your "heart age", ...