A sudden spell of weakness, slurred speech or lost vision may disappear within minutes. That does not mean the danger has ...

A 113,000-person study found doctors are watching for the wrong threat. And the first year is when it matters most.

A sudden episode of weakness, speech difficulty, or vision loss can be serious even if it disappears within minutes. A temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain may be a warning that a more ...

The long-time courtroom TV personality is wrapping up her daytime television duties in 2026.

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A person suddenly feels dizzy, struggles to see clearly or notices that one hand is not working as it should. Yet they can ...