Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death for women, yet the signs are often missed because women are more likely than men to show atypical symptoms. Most women don’t even know their risk ...

Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his ...

Some young women may experience what’s come to be ... Act quickly if you recognize any stroke symptoms. Even if you do everything in your power to lower your risk of stroke, one can still ...

Dawn Kershner joins Jennifer Franciotti to talk about the importance of calling 911 right away when you notice the symptoms of a stroke. In this week's Woman's Doctor, women are at higher risk of ...

Women are disproportionately affected by the long-term risks associated with obesity, particularly when it comes to stroke. Female-specific factors such as hormonal fluctuations, medication use ...

Other symptoms include tingling or numbness in the face or hands, difficulty speaking, dizziness or confusion. Secondary analyses showed lower overall stroke rates in women taking propranolol at ...

Stroke is the leading cause of death in women, who also have a higher lifetime risk of stroke than men.Mercy Medical Center cardiologist Dr. Dawn Kershner said risk factors include high blood ...

Other symptoms include tingling or numbness in the face or hands, difficulty speaking, dizziness or confusion. Secondary analyses showed lower overall stroke rates in women taking propranolol at ...

Study reveals how the brain repairs itself after a stroke, uncovering gender differences that could lead to personalized ...

Propranolol's protective effect was found to be more pronounced in women with migraines without aura and for ischemic stroke. For patients with migraine, the clinical benefits of propranolol ...