Martha Brody opted to weather two brain procedures this year in an effort to end the grand mal seizures that have punctuated her life since freshman year in high school. First, in March, 17 electrodes ...

(NewsNation) — March 26 is Purple Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy worldwide. An estimated 50 million people worldwide are diagnosed with epilepsy, and seizures are the main ...

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized primarily by seizures, epilepsy can present in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the ...

Seizures are unpredictable and often cause a sense of panic among those who witness them. For an onlooker, it can look like a ...

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, ...

If you or a loved one has experienced a seizure, you know how scary they can be. The uncontrolled jolting, stiffening of the body, and even loss of consciousness can be unnerving under the best of ...

Short-term outcomes for epileptic patients improved following the new International League Against Epilepsy definition and diagnosis criteria. HealthDay News — The new International League Against ...

New study suggests that an experimental peptide developed at the Hebrew University may reduce recurring seizures and support ...