The CDC estimates 470,000 children in America live with epilepsy. For nearly half of those kids, multiple drugs and brain surgery have had little to no effect. (KPRC) Epilepsy, one of the most common ...

Neurologists, however, say one area consistently overlooked, even within medical discussions, is nocturnal epilepsy, where seizures occur primarily or exclusively during sleep. Families describe it as ...

In that moment, control often slips away as muscles stiffen, limbs jerk, awareness fades into confusion or blankness and those around feel powerless to help. At the same time, "the image that comes to ...

Doctors diagnosed Finley with epilepsy. No one else in the Mullen family has the seizure disorder, and Ashley and Will worked to learn as much as possible about it and document Finley’s ...

According to the charities, 10% of babies born to women who take sodium valproate during pregnancy are born with physical disabilities, and up to 40% are at risk of developmental issues that can lead ...

Purple Day, observed annually on March 26, raises epilepsy awareness and dispels myths. Despite affecting 50 million people worldwide (WHO, 2022), epilepsy remains misunderstood, leading to stigma and ...

An Oregon baby underwent surgery to remove half of his brain due to a rare disorder and seizures. Jackson Williamson was just 3 months old when he started suffering seizures. They were constant since ...

Fake clickbait TikTok videos about epilepsy treatments are receiving more views than accurate, evidence-based offerings, a ...

Pregnancy with epilepsy is manageable, with most women having healthy babies. Expert Dr. Meena Muthiah emphasizes that staying on anti-seizure medication, with proper guidance, is crucial for both ...