"They did a brain scan but said that nothing was wrong, and they told me that it's likely never to happen again," Isabella ...

Not all seizures involve convulsions. Silent epilepsy can appear as déjà vu, sudden fear, blank stares, confusion, or brief memory lapses. Know the subtle warning signs.

The research, published recently in the Journal of Neuroscience, reveals that after a seizure occurs, the brain enters a state of deep sleep that mimics the process of memory storage. Instead of ...

The brain reinforces seizure networks during post-seizure sleep by hijacking the same mechanisms used for memory consolidation.

Identifying childhood epilepsy at an early stage is vital; a late diagnosis can hinder a child's growth and education.

Hormonal shifts during the menstrual cycle can trigger seizure spikes in some women with epilepsy. Experts explain catamenial ...

At the forefront of epilepsy research and treatment is the University of Alabama at Birmingham Epilepsy Center, a collaborative initiative between the UAB Department of Neurology and UAB Hospital, ...

Every November since 1969, organizations across the country have sought to break the stigma surrounding epilepsy by celebrating Epilepsy Awareness Month. Throughout the month, advocates aim to provide ...

The Wright family, from Middletown, holds National Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28 close to their hearts. Megan Wright, 35, and Ty Wright, 37, are parents to three children. Their middle child, 7-year-old ...

A ketogenic diet—one that is high in fat and extremely low in carbohydrates—has been known for decades to reduce seizures in ...

Advocates say bystanders often do the wrong thing without realizing, sometimes operating off of common misconceptions about ...