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Dundee-based cycling novice, Mark Walsh, is facing the challenge of a lifetime: he will tackle a 21-miles uphill ride in the French Alps doing part the Tour de France route on 5 September to raise funds for Epilepsy Scotland. Mark and his colleague Cathy Padmore aim to reach a £1,000... read more →

Throughout the world there are about 65 million people who suffer from epilepsy, an incurable brain disorder that usually manifests itself through seizures. That’s slightly less than one percent of the world population, but if you are part of the one percent and the seizures are severe, it is understandable... read more →

A popular young Stone man drowned after suffering a seizure and falling into the Trent and Mersey canal while on his way home from a friend’s funeral, an inquest has heard. Kieran McColl was a strong swimmer, but the seizure left him unable to save himself after he apparently missed his... read more →

The wife of Lance Bennett, longtime caddie for PGA Tour veteran Matt Kuchar, died suddenly Wednesday morning. Angela Bennett, who suffered from epilepsy, is survived by her husband and their 4-year-old daughter. READ MORE

A Paul Smith’s College sophomore was found lifeless Tuesday on the shore of Lower St. Regis Lake. Nicolas G. Pendl, 19, of Allegany was a forestry student there. An autopsy shows he drowned after suffering a seizure. READ MORE

The Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee will give away 100 free bike helmets to kids between the ages of 3 and 17 at this year's Dragon Boat Festival. The festival will be held Sept. 6, according to a written statement. The festival is supporting development of enhanced pediatric epilepsy services... read more →

Whoopi Goldberg thinks Gov. Cuomo could aim higher on medical marijuana. In a column posted on The Cannabist website, the actress and co-host of “The View” applauded New York’s legalization of medical pot but complained the law signed by Cuomo in June leaves too many sufferers out in the cold.... read more →

In honor of National Dog Day, there is no story more inspirational than that of Creed and Casper. After a lifetime of illnesses and hospital stays for a little boy named Creed, the bond he had with his service dog named Casper was a strong as ever. Last year while... read more →

A man seriously injured when he was ejected from his pickup as it crashed into a gas substation Saturday had an epileptic seizure, a relative said. Dylan Kent, 22, of Gulfport, was in serious condition Sunday in the intensive-care unit at the University of South Alabama Medical Center, a hospital... read more →

Man with epilepsy, Tony Cartlidge was left with a fractured skull after yobs attacked him with a brick – in an attempt to trigger a fit, he believes. Now the 23-year-old claims the incident in Northwood Park has left him fearful of leaving his house. Prior to the vicious attack Tony... read more →