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The first new guidelines in 10 years from the American Stroke Association for people and doctors reflect a better understanding of who gets strokes and why, along with new drugs that can help reduce risk.

There are many advancements to talk about during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Then, a neurologist collaborates with a hip-hop icon to educate students on the signs of stroke.

Music is a powerful way to help the brain rewire, says one expert. That's the basis of Strokestra a new program being developed with guidance from England's Royal Philharmonic.

Host Dr. Joe Sirven and guests identify signs and symptoms of stroke, stroke treatment and lifestyle factors that contribute to the risk of a brain attack.

Wegovy is a high-dose version of the diabetes treatment Ozempic. The international trial showed the weekly injections prevented heart attacks, strokes and heart-related deaths.

The purpose of the vehicle is to allow emergency responders to properly diagnose and treat stroke victims as they are being transported to the nearest stroke treatment center.

In 2015, Dr. Mark Petersen shared difficult news about the treatment plan for Jamil Zaki's fragile newborn daughter. But instead of delivering the news and getting back to work, he pulled up a chair.

The Pennsylvania senator says his depression was treated with medication and he's wearing hearing aids for hearing loss, an aftereffect from his May stroke.

Two stroke patients regained control of a disabled arm and hand after researchers delivered electrical stimulation to their spines, paving the way toward a medical device that could aid movement.

Intensive rehabilitative therapy that starts two to three months after a stroke may be key to helping the injured brain rewire, a new study suggests. That's later than covered by many insurance plans.