More than 3.4 million people in the United States have epilepsy, so it is a relatively common diagnosis. In fact, it is the fourth-most common neurologic condition in the world. November is National ...

(WKBN) – There’s a neurological disorder that affects thousands of people in Ohio–how much do you know about it? We spoke with Dr. Crystal Hall, regional director of East operations for the Epilepsy ...

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. I have had epilepsy for virtually all my life, so I have a bit to say about it. Though anyone can do a search and find out the medical definition, official stats ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...

Epilepsy can arise from various factors including genetics, head injuries, infections, brain tumors, emotional trauma, and mental stress. Globally, millions are affected by this condition. It is a ...

Epilepsy is a common but complex neurological disorder that impacts millions of people worldwide. It occurs when groups of neurons in the brain send abnormal signals, leading to seizures. These ...

Epilepsy is not a curse, not a mental illness, not contagious. It is a medical condition deserving compassion. Across ...

The unpredictable, debilitating nature of a seizure can be frightening, for both the person experiencing it and anyone watching nearby. In that moment, control often slips away as muscles stiffen, ...

Epilepsy affects one in every 100 people—1 million in Japan and 50 million worldwide. It is the third most common brain disease after stroke and dementia. In Japan, its incidence and prevalence have ...

Narcolepsy and epilepsy both affect the brain but in different ways. While they may share some symptoms, they’re different neurological conditions with distinct hallmark symptoms. Narcolepsy and ...

For the more than three million people in the U.S. who are living with epilepsy, the uncertainty of the next seizure's appearance can create dangerous situations. Now, for many people with the ...