Epilepsy is a neurological condition, or seizure disorder. When a person has two or more unprovoked seizures, they are considered to have epilepsy.
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Boy saved brother after hearing noises in night
A seven-year-old boy who woke his parents in the night to alert them to "loud noises" coming from his brother's... read more →
November 20, 2024
Antiseizure Medication Use for Epilepsy During Pregnancy: New Expert Guidance
Experts release updated guidance on the use of seizure medications during pregnancy READ MORE
July 16, 2024
‘I was scared to sleep due to epilepsy seizures’
A judo competitor whose goal is to go to the Paralympics has featured in a television charity appeal describing his... read more →
July 9, 2024
Woman’s Best Friend: How a service dog changed the life of a Milford woman with epilepsy
Channing Seideman's service dog, Bishop, can even detect if Seideman is about to have a seizure and alert her. READ... read more →
June 19, 2024
Is there a link between epilepsy and bipolar disorder?
People with epilepsy may be more likely to have psychiatric conditions, including bipolar disorder. However, researchers currently do not fully... read more →
June 4, 2024
ERs Often Missing Epilepsy in Kids With ‘Non-Motor’ Seizures
Two-thirds of kids who suffer a subtle type of epileptic seizure go undiagnosed when they seek emergency room treatment, new... read more →
May 7, 2024
Her daughter had 300 seizures a month. So a mom earned a Ph.D. and found a treatment for her
Tracy Dixon-Salazar hoped studying science would help her understand research about her daughter's condition. She had no idea she'd find... read more →
April 23, 2024
This Woman Overcame Tragedy to Educate Communities of Color About Epilepsy
JenVon Cherry, 41, started a nonprofit organization to raise awareness about epilepsy among people of color and support those—like her—affected... read more →
April 11, 2024
Seizure Action Plans Proven Beneficial for Epilepsy Patients
Research found that standardizing a structured seizure action plan can help adults with epilepsy safely manage seizures. READ MORE
April 10, 2024
Service Dogs Lead to Fewer Seizures in Resistant Epilepsy
Working with a trained service dog is associated with fewer seizures in patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy, new research shows. READ... read more →
March 14, 2024
A Legacy Beyond the Screen: Cameron Boyce’s Tragic Death Ignites a Crusade for Epilepsy Awareness
Explore how Cameron Boyce's tragic passing shed light on SUDEP and the importance of epilepsy awareness. READ MORE
March 7, 2024
All in the family: One family’s shared link to epilepsy and fight for answers
Laura and Christopher share the same genetic mutation that causes seizures READ MORE
February 19, 2024
Childhood illness threatened Bryce Cotton’s life, but set him on a path to basketball glory
Bryce Cotton was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child, preventing him from playing many contact sports. READ MORE
February 8, 2024
How a tiny implant can stop seizures from happening
For Kate Faulkner, who was diagnosed with epilepsy in her early 20s, the fear of having a catastrophic seizure is... read more →
January 30, 2024
Holiday Lights & Epilepsy: Triggers to Look Out For
It’s the season for holiday festivities, including holiday lights and light shows. But did you know that holiday light displays... read more →
December 12, 2023
Brooke Shields reveals she had a grand mal seizure
Brooke Shields has revealed she recently experienced a seizure, a medical event that sent her to the hospital, which she... read more →
November 2, 2023
Cat who has seizures adopted after 2 years by someone with epilepsy
A cat who has seizures was adopted from a shelter after two years by a person who has epilepsy. READ... read more →
September 29, 2023
How Live Viola Music Calms Epilepsy Patients
A recent study reveals that listening to live improvisatory viola music helps patients. READ MORE
September 5, 2023
12 Reasons Dogs Have Seizures and Ways to Help Them
It can be scary when your dog has a seizure, and difficult to keep calm. If your dog just seized... read more →
August 1, 2023
Wales Family Finds Hope in New Jersey Pediatric Hospital
Many parents would go to the ends of the earth to help their sick child get well. Stewart and Kirsty... read more →
July 9, 2023
Kindness of strangers ‘meant the world’ after son suffered seizure, business owner says
Phillippe Octavien, says his five-year-old son had a seizure at the market. It prompted him to speak out about the... read more →
July 5, 2023
Minnesota author aims to spread epilepsy awareness through new book
Barbara Mack is the author of “The Hand I’ve Been Dealt - A life lived with epilepsy.” READ MORE
June 19, 2023
Epilepsy and memory: What’s the relationship?
People with epilepsy may experience memory problems. READ MORE
June 8, 2023
Genetic Link between alzheimer’s disease and Epilepsy
Epilepsy linked to increased risk of alzheimer's disease. READ MORE
May 28, 2023
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Each year at least 200,000 people are diagnosed with epilepsy.
In two-thirds of patients diagnosed with epilepsy, the cause is unknown.
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