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New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) provides full-text health information for consumers about cardiovascular diseases in both English and Spanish.... Details >

NOAH: New York Online Access to Health  

A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, which is why it's sometimes called a "brain attack." About 700,000 people have a stroke each year--500,000 first strokes and 200,00... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

This brief fact sheet outlines the effects of stroke on minority women.... Details >

National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Use this online assessment quiz to find out if you are risk for developing stroke. Results are immediately available along with links to prevention information and warning signs of stroke.... Details >

American Stroke Association  

About one in three people who have a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), which is sometimes called a ministroke, eventually have a stroke, with about half occurring during the year after the TIA. A TIA ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

A TIA is a "warning stroke" or "mini-stroke" that produces stroke-like symptoms but no lasting damage. Recognizing and treating TIAs can reduce your risk of a major stroke.... Details >

American Heart Association  

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly interrupted. This document offers information on TIA prognosis, treatment and related research. ... Details >

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

This page provides information about a program to teach both men and women about stroke prevention and the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms in each other. It also has information on how to or... Details >

National Stroke Association