ROCHESTER — Dr. Elson So almost didn't choose medicine as a career path. He had several family members who were doctors, but So initially went to college with a plan to study business, then law. "At ...

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

It takes about a year for people with focal epilepsy to start finding some relief from anti-seizure medications, a new study says. In all, 3 of 5 epilepsy patients (60%) do achieve freedom from ...

Scientists are moving toward a genetic test that could help thousands of mothers with epilepsy safely take life-saving ...

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Seizures can affect your daily life and well-being. Certain medicines can help lower the risk of having seizures, which can help manage your condition. Fycompa is a medicine used to manage ...

If you or a loved one has experienced a seizure, you know how scary they can be. The uncontrolled jolting, stiffening of the body, and even loss of consciousness can be unnerving under the best of ...

Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions, marked by unpredictable seizures, accidents and injuries, reduced quality of life, stigma and—in the worst case—premature death. But a ...

National Epilepsy Awareness Month is observed throughout the month of November, providing support, awareness, and education to promote understanding and improve the lives of those effected by epilepsy ...

Identifying childhood epilepsy at an early stage is vital; a late diagnosis can hinder a child's growth and education.

THURSDAY, Oct. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Military veterans who develop epilepsy following a traumatic brain injury might be more likely to die earlier than others with epilepsy. However, their risk ...