Three months after I was diagnosed, I heard about Cameron Boyce’s passing of Sudden Unexpected Dead in Epilepsy (SUDEP). My doctor did not tell me this was a possibility, and it caused me to spiral.

Physicians and scientists have long been intrigued by the variety of ways that language can be affected by brain disease. It is clear that epilepsy can affect language, but the extent and nature of ...

This in-person support group is open to adults, parents and caregivers affected by epilepsy. This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CST Address: Norman Regional ...

A newly-released report from Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has revealed that nearly 450 new medicines are in development to treat neurological disorders, including 28 ...

Neurologists and neuropsychologists use the term "executive functions" to describe a set of complex behaviors that are necessary for a person to attain goals and adapt to changing environmental ...

On October 26, 2023, my five-year-old son had his first complex partial seizure. He had just fallen asleep, and about 20 minutes later, I heard him vomiting. As I turned on the light to help him, I ...

From donating money to clothing and household goods, there are many ways to support people living with epilepsy. Find out how you can start giving and making a difference today. Like a monetary gift, ...

More than three million people in the U.S. -- and over 65 million people worldwide -- live with epilepsy. People with epilepsy have seizures -- unexpected electrical "storms" in the brain. Seizures ...

Yes, it can. Seizures are very sensitive to sleep patterns. Some people have their first and only seizures after an "all-nighter" at college or after not sleeping well for long periods. If you have ...