In the Flowery Branch home of Janel McDaniel, a piece of artwork hangs prominently on the wall that reads: “Aspire to inspire before you expire.” The 36-year-old wife and mother of three was diagnosed with epilepsy five years ago, and it has changed her life dramatically since. And she holds... read more →
An 11-year-old girl from Nailsea organised a disco to raise money for an epilepsy support dog after her mom was diagnosed with the condition. READ MORE
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is being sued by a 12-year-old Colorado girl suffering from epilepsy who aims to legalize medical marijuana nationwide. READ MORE
Colt Cosper was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease just after his third birthday, but his new best friend is giving him super-strength to fight it. He’s been diagnosed with myoclonic-astatic epilepsy, or Doose syndrome, which is a rare and aggressive form of epilepsy that forces him to spend weeks in... read more →
It was his junior year in high school when Joey Rubin's life changed forever. "About to jump in the shower one night and it just happened," said Rubin. His seizure led doctors to discover a tumor and he needed surgery to remove part of his brain. READ MORE
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved use of the antiepileptic drug lacosamide (Vimpat, UCB) in tablets and oral solution (not intravenous injection) in children as young as 4 years with partial-onset seizures (POS), the company has announced. READ MORE
The doctor then reviewed my tests, He said, “Your tests are excellent. So you had a minor seizure, it’s ok. You are very healthy.” I waited for the litany of dont’s that normally come after a seizure - what I had become used to over the years : Don’t exercise... read more →
Miguel Cervantes and his wife, Kelly, welcomed daughter Adelaide in October 2015. They sensed that something was amiss early on. "She wasn't developing on a regular trajectory," said Cervantes, who stars as Alexander Hamilton in the hit musical theater production "Hamilton" in Chicago. Soon after, Adelaide had a seizure. "Then... read more →
Melanie Griffith has revealed she was diagnosed with epilepsy. The actress was on a panel for Women’s Brain Health Initiative on Wednesday, October 18, and opened up about dealing with the condition for over 20 years. READ MORE
