Epilepsy affects over three million Americans. And while it develops most often in children and the elderly, there are causes and risk factors to be aware of at any age. November is National Epilepsy ...

Seizures in children can be a terrifying experience for both the child and their parents. Understanding the underlying causes is crucial for effective management and treatment. This article will ...

New-onset adult seizures may be due to stroke, high blood sugar, alcohol use or withdrawal, and several other medical conditions. If you had a first-time seizure as an adult, it may be a sign of ...

Epilepsy, also known as seizure disorder, is common, and there are many types. About one in 26 people in the U.S. will develop the disease in their lifetime. It affects people of all races, ethnic ...

Share on Pinterest More than 3 million people in the United States are living with epilepsy. © Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images Specific changes in DNA may increase the ...

Autoimmune epilepsy is a newly defined group of conditions characterized by recurrent seizures associated with autoimmunity. Cancer and infections are two potential triggers. Epilepsy is a seizure ...

A seizure occurs when there is abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There are different types of seizures depending on where and how much brain activity is affected. If someone is seizing make ...

Since 1975, the ADD program has been testing and identifying antiseizure drugs for the nearly one-third of people with epilepsy that is refractory to current medications. The University of Utah ...