More than 3.4 million people in the United States have epilepsy, so it is a relatively common diagnosis. In fact, it is the fourth-most common neurologic condition in the world. November is National ...

The unpredictable, debilitating nature of a seizure can be frightening, for both the person experiencing it and anyone watching nearby. In that moment, control often slips away as muscles stiffen, ...

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases in the world, with as many as 1 in 26 people developing it during their lifetime. Despite its frequency, many patients may not know much about ...

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Many people may already be aware of the condition from its prevalence in medical dramas, but that portrayal is often exaggerated and does not fully encapsulate ...

Epilepsy Is A Neurological Disorder: Epilepsy is a much more common illness than people think, but families walk into clinics whispering the word. Epilepsy is a brain condition that happens when a ...

Robert Butler is raising awareness of the condition, as he says "misconceptions can be dangerous".

If your child is suddenly falling or showing unusual behaviours, it may indicate paediatric epilepsy. Find out what the signs ...

Epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis: Is There a Link? The co-occurrence of epilepsy and multiple sclerosis is not well understood, but it suggests that clinicians need to be alert to this possibility in ...

(NEW YORK) — Fans of Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce were stunned to learn the 20-year-old died in his sleep after a seizure, and now we’re learning more about the condition that led to his death.

Epilepsy surgery is something that many people undergo after trying medication and other therapies that do not work. Since it is a neurosurgery (brain surgery), there is a lot of uncertainty and ...

For the more than three million people in the U.S. who are living with epilepsy, the uncertainty of the next seizure's appearance can create dangerous situations. Now, for many people with the ...