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here's long been concern that certain drugs taken to control seizures might be unsafe for use by pregnant women, due to potential effects on the fetus. Now, new British research suggests that the drug levetiracetam does not pose a major risk to the neurological development of the fetus, although there's... read more →

A mother has hit out at Cornwall Council after the authority refused to provide a taxi service for her epileptic daughter to attend an exam at Truro College. Kayleigh Wilton, 16, suffers from the debilitating condition and attends college three times a week, travelling from her Wadebridge home in a... read more →

THE leader of North East Lincolnshire Council has denied claims the controversial block paving in Grimsby’s town centre and Freeman Street could prove hazardous to health. A spokesman for North East Lincolnshire Falls Collaborative said the group had “real areas of concern” about the potential risks to the disabled and... read more →

New York to Join the Likes of Washington and Colorado? Medical marijuana is looking set for application in a number of hospitals across New York. According to advocates briefed on the latest plan of action, Governor Andrew Cuomo intends to permit specific hospitals to treat select patients with medical marijuana.... read more →

A man has decided to take on a challenge of a lifetime as he attempts to break a world record by rowing 3,600 miles across the Indian Ocean. Ashley Wilson, from Wickham, wants to beat the record of 85d 2h 05min to raise awareness for three charities — Macmillan Cancer... read more →

A two-year-old boy said goodbye to his family seconds before suffering a fatal seizure on Christmas Day. Ollie Johnson smiled happily at his family, including 18-month-old twin brothers Harley and Hayden, before bidding them farewell. But “bye” was to be the little boy’s last word as moments later at 6pm... read more →

A marijuana-derived substance believed to help control seizures in children would become legal in Alabama under a bill expected to be introduced this afternoon. Sponsored by state Rep. Mike Ball, R-Madison, the bill would allow parents of children with certain neurological and epileptic disorders to possess CBD, or cannabidiol –... read more →

For many who lose a loved one over the course of a year, the Christmas and New Year's holidays are among the toughest times to deal with grief. This past Christmas, Noah Moore handled it his way. Noah and Jen Moore lost their only child, Peyton, a bright, energetic, creative,... read more →

A Springdale woman who refused to comply with the borough's mandated smart-meter system is receiving water service through her traditional meter as litigation continues. The borough shut off water to Cindee Zlacki's Railroad Street residence for 11 days because she refused to replace her water meter with a digital reader... read more →

When Jak Milligan takes to the stage at the last ever Strictly fundraising extravaganza in the Easterbrook Hall, it will be a sight his delighted parents feared they would never see. But Keith and Julie will be looking on with pride as the nine-year-old performs a dance routine with sister... read more →