Many people refer to a stroke as the brain’s equivalent of a heart attack. A stroke occurs when there’s an interruption or ...

Dear Doctors: I suffered a stroke about a year ago and have completed outpatient rehab. I have been having a problem understanding speakers at an event. I hear the sounds but can’t understand all the ...

Expressive aphasia — which includes Broca’s aphasia — is when a person understands speech but has difficulty speaking fluently. Some people can say short phrases but leave out small words such as “the ...

On March 30, Emma Willis–the wife of Bruce Willis–wrote a post on Instagram on behalf of her husband. She announced that Willis had been diagnosed with aphasia. He had begun to lose his ability to ...

SHREVEPORT, La. — The family of Hollywood action star Bruce Willis announced that he is “stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him” due to a diagnosis of aphasia. Aphasia is a ...

Bruce Willis will retire from acting after being diagnosed with the condition. Here’s what we know about it. By Dani Blum Bruce Willis, the film star known for his roles in “Die Hard” and “Pulp ...

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the family of legendary actor Bruce Willis announced on social media that he is "stepping away" from his decades long career following recent health problems. At the center ...

Bruce Willis’ aphasia announcement has put a second A-word on the map, with many wondering what the cognitive-impairment diagnosis means and what it could portend for a patient’s future. With the ...