On International Epilepsy Day 2026, an expert highlights that epilepsy is a treatable neurological disorder, not a mental illness. This article breaks common myths, explains seizure triggers, safe ...

Epilepsy patients need to grasp these elements because they determine their ability to manage seizures and achieve their desired quality of life.

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have uncovered how problems in cortical microcircuits in the brain can trigger epileptic seizures. The researchers say that targeting the ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - It's a rare form of epilepsy known for causing uncontrollable seizures in children, but there's hope following a three-year study at the University of Virginia. Dr. Manoj Patel ...

Join us this National Epilepsy Week in shining a spotlight on epilepsy and the importance of recognising the diversity of seizures. With education and awareness, we can create a more supportive ...

For a long time, seizures were linked to superstition, possession, or mental illness, and those ideas haven’t fully ...

As the world congregates to commemorate Epilepsy Awareness Day or Purple Day, today, we cannot afford to overlook the reality that video games have repeatedly been linked to seizures and even epilepsy ...

I have always been a bit of a daydreamer. I use to plan stories in class, get home and jot a whole story out that I had planned in a Math class. But one day, as we were crossing the main road to go ...

Doctors say epilepsy is a common, treatable brain disorder often surrounded by myths in India. Early diagnosis, regular medication and advanced treatments can control seizures in most patients, while ...

Elevated concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO) due to air pollution increases the risk of epileptic seizures, a unique new study suggests. The link between daily outdoor CO exposure and seizure risk ...

Understanding seizure causes and their warning signs together with when to seek medical help is crucial because not all ...