Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have uncovered how problems in cortical microcircuits in the brain can trigger epileptic seizures. The researchers say that targeting the ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - It's a rare form of epilepsy known for causing uncontrollable seizures in children, but there's hope following a three-year study at the University of Virginia. Dr. Manoj Patel ...

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

If you have a first seizure as an adult, it could be an indication of epilepsy, or it may be an isolated episode. Causes in adults include a stroke, head trauma, alcohol withdrawal, brain tumor, or ...

Epilepsy treatment needs more than two elements because doctors need to understand which medications control seizures and their required dosage. The main method to control seizures involves medicine ...

As the world congregates to commemorate Epilepsy Awareness Day or Purple Day, today, we cannot afford to overlook the reality that video games have repeatedly been linked to seizures and even epilepsy ...

International Epilepsy Day, on February 9, 2026, reminds the world that epilepsy is still among the most misunderstood neurological conditions globally. Despite medical advances, myths, fear, and ...

I have always been a bit of a daydreamer. I use to plan stories in class, get home and jot a whole story out that I had planned in a Math class. But one day, as we were crossing the main road to go ...

Migraines and epilepsy often go hand in hand. If you have epilepsy, you’re more than twice as likely to get migraines as someone who doesn’t. The reverse is true, too. People with migraines are more ...

Epilepsy seizures can be triggered when a natural braking system meant to control brain activity goes awry, researchers found. The discovery could open the door to new treatments. Researchers at the ...