A seizure occurs when there is abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There are different types of seizures depending on where and how much brain activity is affected. If someone is seizing make ...

There is a wide range of anti-seizure drugs, or anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs), to treat different types of seizures. In this article, we look at some of the common epilepsy medications, their uses, ...

Editor’s note: Amber Brady of Shady Spring has suffered from epileptic seizures for most of her life. She had her first petit mal and grand mal seizures while in elementary school. Now, the ...

One of the most common causes of epilepsy is a structural brain abnormality. “Epilepsy can result from structural issues in ...

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 ...

A team of neuroscientists have found, in animal models, that they can 'switch off' epileptic seizures. The findings provide the first evidence that while different types of seizures start in varied ...

If you have witnessed seizures in dogs, you’ll know how upsetting they can be. Time seems to slow down, and a fit can seem to last an eternity. So, what causes seizures in dogs? And is there any ...

We humans share a lot of similarities with dogs, such as personal preferences, social behaviors, facial expressions, and 80 percent of our DNA. We also have many diseases in common, including epilepsy ...

You wrote an article a while back regarding the herb lobelia to help a person quit smoking. My experience with this herbal tonic is that it’s also good for seizures. I know there are many different ...