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Strokes are the leading cause of disability in the United States. Swift action is an antidote, something one North Texas woman will never forget.

A UT Southwestern neurosurgeon is among the first in Texas to use an unconventional tool to pinpoint the source of seizures resulting from epilepsy.

Diagnosed at age 3 with a rare genetic disorder, Ryan Dant was not expected to live beyond age 10. But thanks to his parents who never lost hope and a clinical trial at UT Southwestern, the now 29-year-old recently finished college and is looking forward to life’s next chapter.

Last summer, Trevor Williams had surgery to treat his epilepsy. Two months later, “everything changed,” he says.

UT Southwestern discusses concussion signs to watch for.

Recognize the signs of stroke to act fast. UT Southwestern discusses BE FAST as a handy tool to identify stroke symptoms, save time, and save the brain.

The Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities offers comprehensive evaluations of cognitive, adaptive, social, and communication skills.

UT Southwestern researchers are trying to determine whether regular aerobic exercise and taking specific blood pressure and cholesterol medications can help preserve brain function. Obesity is not only detrimental to your heart health; it also has a link to nearly a dozen types of cancer. Learn which ones and how to reduce your cancer risk.

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can increase your stroke risk. The doctors at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas discuss pharmacological options for stroke prevention.

The good news for women is that they generally live longer than men. The less than great news is that the risk for stroke increases with age, which means that women typically have a higher stroke risk.