Crossing a room shouldn't feel like a marathon. But for many stroke survivors, even the smallest number of steps carries ...

A teenager who suffered a stroke five years ago has finally learned how to walk again without crutches. Gabriel Suarez, 18, was left unable to see, talk, eat, or move any part of his body, when he ...

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, affecting millions each year. Among its most debilitating consequences is gait impairment, which affects over 80% of stroke ...

Neurologists are exploring medications that would help the brain recover after a stroke or traumatic injury. Credit...Fabio-Consoli Supported by By Rachel E. Gross The first thing Debra McVean did ...

Lab-grown brain cells improved stroke recovery in mice by repairing circuits and reducing damage. Human trials could follow within 5–7 years.

Today, more people are surviving strokes with fewer long-lasting side effects because of fast-acting treatments – medications ...