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 ...

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 ...

Epilepsy is a brain condition caused by disruptions in brain cell signaling. When brain cells send chemical or electrical signals simultaneously or faster than usual, this can result in seizures. Not ...

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 ...

Q: My neighbor’s son was just diagnosed with KCNT1 seizures, and they said it was a very rare disorder. Aren’t seizures fairly common in children? A: The brain has many nerve cells that communicate ...