Epilepsy can cause a number of health complications, especially if it goes untreated. The most serious of these complications is known as sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). While uncommon, ...

As the weather gets warmer, people with epilepsy should be aware of the risks this brings for seizures. Some patients may be sensitive to heat, and some have suggested there are higher rates of ...

Pregnancy is a unique phase in a woman’s life, and for those with epilepsy, early consultation with a neurologist and obstetrician is crucial. A well-planned approach significantly reduces risks for ...

People with epilepsy are up to 19 times more likely to drown than those in the general population, research suggests. A University College London review of 51 studies from around the world showed 88 ...

A single seizure – especially a child’s first seizure – usually has its greatest effects on the parent, not the child. Witnessing your child’s first seizure can be devastating for parents. Did you ...

Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological disease affecting over 50 million people worldwide and an estimated 5 million plus people in India. People with epilepsy have recurrent, unprovoked ...

For generations, families of children with epilepsy were told to limit sports, avoid playgrounds, or "be careful" in ways that often led to isolation. But modern research and clinical experience tell ...

What do Socrates, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Charles Dickens, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven have in common? Believe it or not, they are all thought to have had epilepsy. It's enough to make you think that the ...