Researchers at the University of Alabama have found a way to mimic epileptic seizures in the tiny roundworm C. elegans. The finding could make the worm a powerful model for unraveling the molecular ...

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.

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

(CBS News) Seizures are the only visible symptom of epilepsy - but that doesn't mean all seizures indicate epilepsy, a new study shows. Many patients are admitted to hospitals for seizures that look ...

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

Consistent sleep, structured routines, and supportive workplaces play a vital role in reducing seizure frequency and improving quality of life for people living with epilepsy.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes seizures of many different types. Recent research has found that epileptic seizures can be more easily predicted by using an electrocardiogram to ...

Women with epilepsy face different issues than men with epilepsy. For some women, the pattern of epileptic seizures is directly affected by the normal hormonal cycles they experience throughout their ...

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According to a recent study, in patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), epileptic seizures are significantly more common than previously known. The discovery deepens understanding of the symptoms ...

The Epilepsy Pathway Innovation in Africa (EPInA) project has revealed that between 80 and 90 percent of persons living with ...