A promising engineering student has died aged just 22 after having a seizure. READ MORE
Apr
24
Apr
22
Bobby Becker probably would have liked that money raised in his name has sent children with epilepsy to summer camp and paid for wrist alerts that can warn of an impending seizure. READ MORE
Apr
17
Colby and Luke Birkes, twin brothers from Winchester, Kentucky, are leading the initiative to make Morehead State the first Seizure Smart University in the state. READ MORE
Apr
08
A Machesney Park native is taking the modeling world by storm. Jessica Stewart travels the world posing in ads for major brands, but her story isn’t just about a local girl becoming a successful model. It’s about the massive hurdle she battles every day to continue the job of her... read more →
Mar
28
Mom Lisa and daughters Abby and Brooklyn love to dance to the lively beat with their brother, 8 year old Mason. "In our house we like to be positive with everything," says Lisa. That includes Mason’s diagnosis of epilepsy. His first seizure occurred at just 3-months-old. READ MORE
Mar
28
Seizures during sleep can scramble memories — a preliminary finding that may help explain why people with epilepsy sometimes have trouble remembering. READ MORE
Mar
19
Products containing the cannabis-derived compound cannabidiol (a.k.a. CBD) are sweeping the country, and the creator of the US' most iconic jelly beans has joined the trend. READ MORE
Mar
01
One out of five people living with epilepsy lives alone, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. This is welcome news for people who want to live independently. Even if there is a risk of seizure, you can build a daily routine on your terms. READ MORE
Feb
26
After a car accident in 1998, Meg Busing was left struggling with seizures and figuring out how to deal with her new way of life. READ MORE
Feb
25
Each person’s journey with epilepsy is different. Dr. Andreas Alexopoulos, an epileptologist and staff physician at Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center, says, “For many, with an understanding of how to manage your epilepsy and seizures, it is possible to continue pursuing and enjoying outdoor adventures.”