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They say a dog is a man’s best friend — but for epilepsy sufferer Peter Hunter, they are a life-line. Mr Hunter’s four beloved dogs Buster, Lucky, Jet and Sam are like any other pooches. They love being taken out for walks and having treats, but they also play a... read more →

Gov. Chris Christie has agreed to give chronically ill children easier access to medical marijuana. However, the governor conditionally vetoed a bill on the issue because it goes further than he was willing to go. "As I have repeatedly noted, I believe that parents, and not government regulators, are best... read more →

An aggrieved father confronted New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie during a campaign stop on Wednesday, begging the Republican to sign into law a bill that would provide easier access to medical marijuana for children, CBS New York reports. Brian Wilson’s 2-year-old daughter Vivian is diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome, a rare... read more →

Two years ago, Our Lady of Mercy Academy student and Washington Township resident, Morgan Leaf suffered two grand mal seizures and was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. Now entering her senior year at OLMA, Leaf has used this to push her to work even harder and has never let it... read more →

A schoolgirl who penned a guide to dealing with her mother’s epilepsy is celebrating after becoming a published author – in America. Talented Layla Reid, eight, wrote her ‘Epilepsy Book for Kids’ as a guide to help children cope with an epileptic parent’s seizures, after witnessing her own mother’s seizures.... read more →

A little girl with cerebral palsy, desperate for a new wheelchair, could have her wish granted after supermarket workers rallied to her cause. Six-year-old Tia Miller needs roughly £5,000 for a purpose-built wheelchair as she is quickly growing out of her current one. Workers at Tesco Ystrad Mynach, along with... read more →

One Carmel family went to extremes to claim their lives back from epilepsy. Grace Hardwick, 13, has missed out on many events and experiences that normal teens get to have. Since she was a baby, Hardwick has had up to 15 seizures a day. personal loans in ohio She couldn't... read more →

Charlotte Figi has Dravet syndrome - a rare and severe form of epilepsy. She suffered from thousands of seizures every week and couldn't walk. In desperation, her parents tried treating her with medical marijuana. After just a few months she started walking and talking for the first time. Her seizures have also almost completely... read more →

Keilah Hall was nearly 14 months old when her seizures started. The first was a grand mal seizure, which affects the entire brain. It lasted 10 minutes. When it stopped, she closed her eyes and went limp. forgetful Her mother, Belinda Hall, says that when the little girl eventually started... read more →

Parents of children with epilepsy and mental health problems have a new go-to resource. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic  have created "What you should know about mental health in youth with epilepsy," an information booklet and CD that answers questions about children's medical and psychological issues.... read more →