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. Subscribe to ...

A ketogenic diet—one that is high in fat and extremely low in carbohydrates—has been known for decades to reduce seizures in some epilepsy patients. But how the highly restrictive diet achieves these ...

The administration of oral cannabis extracts is associated with the mitigation of seizures in adolescents with epilepsy, according to clinical data published this month in the journal Epilepsy & ...

The ketogenic diet is arguably one of the most controversial diets today. Celebrities and pop stars are increasingly raving about this diet, with counter viewpoints being expressed by people like ...

Most newly diagnosed patients with focal epilepsy continued to have seizures for a year or more after starting antiseizure medications (ASMs), results from the latest Human Epilepsy Project (HEP) ...

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting 3.4 million Americans or 1 in 26 over a lifetime. The hallmark of epilepsy is seizures caused by abnormal bursts of electrical ...

Antiseizure medications help the majority of people with focal epilepsy, a common form of the neurological disorder. Yet most will still have episodes for at least a year after their treatment begins, ...

Medication has long been the cornerstone of treatment for people with epilepsy, but it doesn't stop seizures for everyone and may come with significant side effects. New options in use or under ...

AIIMS Jodhpur successfully treated four children with rare laughing epilepsy using a minimally invasive brain procedure, ...

PHOENIX -- Medication has long been the cornerstone of treatment for people with epilepsy, but it doesn't stop seizures for everyone and may come with significant side effects. New options in use or ...