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July 27, 2014 - In September of 2013, the O'Neill family lost their eldest daughter, Alyssa, to epilepsy. Over the past ten months, the world has become familiar with the family's story and the #AJO pay it forward campaign. What started off as a free pumpkin spice latte, turned into... read more →

April Sintz is fighting to loosen marijuana laws for her 7-year-old epileptic son. She is one of hundreds of moms nationwide who have opened a new front in the drive to expand the drug’s legal use. While supplying pot to a child is bound to raise eyebrows, Sintz said early... read more →

As much as I remember my first seizure, my last one was even more memorable. I was 12 and it was one of the first times my parents trusted my sister and me to be left home alone. I was curled up in my bed watching a movie when I... read more →

An industrial hemp official is working to clear up some confusion about the plant’s oils and extracts and their uses as Kentucky researchers work toward finding uses for potential treatments with cannabidiol, or CBD. Hemp Industries Association Executive Director Eric Steenstra says the non-profit trade group has received several calls... read more →

For decades, consumers have tried to bypass butter and steer clear of steak. Now, however, several low-carb studies have provided convincing evidence that saturated fat is not the enemy when it comes to weight gain and health. And leading the pack of low carb diet converts is Professor Timothy Noakes,... read more →

The parents of a little girl born with severe epilepsy have spoken of their determination to bring her to America to get her specialist treatment that could transform her life. Ellsa Alexander-Adams was born on April 7 this year, but within seven weeks she began suffering uncontrollable seizures. Her parents... read more →

Parents Rebecca and David Reed from Middlewich have been overwhelmed by the support for an appeal to buy a specialist bed for their son. William Reed, aged five, suffers from severe epilepsy caused by seven tumors on his brain, the result of the condition tuberous sclerosis. He has seizures constantly, and needs... read more →

'Make A Stand Against Epilepsy' - that's the slogan of a nationwide awareness and fundraising effort that sparked because of Clearwater twins. The official 2014 "Lemonade for Livy" campaign kicks off Friday. Thanks to the Clearwater twins, Hailey and Livy Scheinman, people everywhere are raising money to support research leading... read more →

Parents of a man from Northumberland with epilepsy who died in his sleep have visited 10 Downing Street for the launch of a fundraising drive which could save lives. Gary Lathan, 21, from Prudhoe, died at his home after finishing work at the town’s golf club, where he was the chef, in... read more →

A mother whose son died in his sleep from a condition that is not yet properly understood is fighting for answers. Stephen McClelland was only 38 when he died in 2010 from sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Now his mother Chris Jeans, who stays in Mid Calder, is campaigning... read more →