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 ...

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 ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...

(WKBN) – There's a neurological disorder that affects thousands of people in Ohio–how much do you know about it? We spoke with Dr. Crystal Hall, regional director of East operations for the Epilepsy ...

Epilepsy is a common but complex neurological disorder that impacts millions of people worldwide. It occurs when groups of neurons in the brain send abnormal signals, leading to seizures. These ...

Epilepsy affects one in every 100 people—1 million in Japan and 50 million worldwide. It is the third most common brain disease after stroke and dementia. In Japan, its incidence and prevalence have ...

Over the past two weeks, we have explored what seizures and epilepsy are, corrected common myths, discussed seizure first aid, and examined the emotional, psychological, and cognitive challenges that ...

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 ...

Nearly 1 in 100 Americans live with epilepsy. For about a third of them, existing treatments don’t work. Advocacy groups are concerned about the impact of sweeping budget cuts on federally funded ...

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 ...