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What is a Mini Stroke? Brain Stroke: A brain stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked, leading to a ...

Many people at risk for heart attack are also at higher risk for stroke, since the underlying disease process - atherosclerosis - can block blood flow to the brain, just as it does in the heart.

Carotid artery narrowing due to atherosclerosis (a condition known as atherosclerotic carotid stenosis) contributes to up to 30% of all cases of ischemic stroke. While clinicians have evaluated the ...

Headaches might seem normal, every one gets them, they can be annoying, painful and disabling sometimes, but they usually don't cause panic among people, just taking a painkiller and going along with ...

A heat wave in North Carolina is in full swing. As temperatures rise, The News & Observer provides tips on how to beat the heat and answers frequently asked questions. Heat-related illnesses can be ...