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 ...

For a long time, seizures were linked to superstition, possession, or mental illness, and those ideas haven’t fully disappeared. Even today, many people think epilepsy affects intelligence or behavior ...

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, ...

Thursday marked Purple Day, a global effort to raise awareness for epilepsy and those living with the condition.

More than 3.4 million people in the United States are diagnosed with epilepsy, but researchers struggle to fully understand the spectrum of neurological disorders and its causes. Epilepsy is a general ...

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 ...

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. I have had epilepsy for virtually all my life, so I have a bit to say about it. Though anyone can do a search and find out the medical definition, official stats ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago-based nonprofit that funds epilepsy research recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. It's founding is rooted in the struggle of a family Chicago knows well. Tanja Babich ...

The Colorado State Senate recognized Purple Day, marking efforts to raise awareness about epilepsy and support people living ...

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