Epilepsy is a common neurological condition which leads to seizures. It affects millions of people in the United States and tens of millions worldwide. It's important to know what epilepsy is, how to ...

Seizures are unpredictable and often cause a sense of panic among those who witness them. For an onlooker, it can look like a person has suddenly lost control of their body, making it a frightening ...

Seizures can be sudden and unpredictable, making it crucial for everyone to understand basic first aid measures to help someone experiencing one. Whether caused by epilepsy, fever, or other medical ...

Approximately 1 in 26 people develop epilepsy, a condition in which someone experiences recurring and unprovoked seizures. But experiencing a seizure does not always mean a person has epilepsy.

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized primarily by seizures, epilepsy can present in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the ...

Epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes seizures, affects approximately two million people in the United States. Seizure safety and first aid training is available to help minimize the impact of ...

Legislation aimed at helping South Carolina workplaces respond appropriately when someone experiences a seizure has been ...

Paul St. Pierre and N.J. Assemblyman Lou Greenwald during a legislative voting session. (Courtesy of Colleen Quinn) From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New ...

Every November since 1969, organizations across the country have sought to break the stigma surrounding epilepsy by celebrating Epilepsy Awareness Month. Throughout the month, advocates aim to provide ...

A seizure usually lasts a minute or two. In that time, the people who matter most are those who happen to be standing in the classroom with the student. So here is a fair question to ask of every ...

BOWIE, Md., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Epilepsy Foundation of America is proud to announce the release of the Epilepsy & Seizure Safe Classrooms Toolkit, a comprehensive educational ...

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Many people may already be aware of the condition from its prevalence in medical dramas, but that portrayal is often exaggerated and does not fully encapsulate ...