A drug that has long been used to treat seizures has shown promise as a potential means of Alzheimer’s prevention, a new study suggests. The anti-seizure medication, levetiracetam, was first approved ...

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 ...

When Josh woke up one morning, his left arm jerking uncontrollably, he didn’t realize his life was about to change forever. “I just assumed it was a vitamin deficiency or a muscle cramp,” the ...

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has released its first guideline for the management of functional seizures, providing clinicians with timely recommendations on treating the commonly ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists were tied to a 16% lower risk of epilepsy in adults with type 2 diabetes. Semaglutide was associated with the strongest risk reduction. Epilepsy is an underrecognized ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with depression stayed on medication for a shorter time compared with those who did not. Patients with ...

In what Ceribell is hailing as a first of its kind, the company received a 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its Clarity algorithm in detecting electrographic seizures in preterm infants as well as in ...

Risk factors for epilepsy, like poor sleep, might be more common in certain regions of the U.S., researchers say. Reading time 3 minutes Epilepsy isn’t something we usually associate with specific ...

The unpredictable, debilitating nature of a seizure can be frightening, for both the person experiencing it and anyone watching nearby. In that moment, control often slips away as muscles stiffen, ...

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, when awareness is raised for a condition that impacts nearly three million adults in the U.S.That's one percent of all adults, while nearly 500,000 kids in the ...

For more than 40 years, Margot has suffered from epileptic seizures, which she describes as “unforgettable.” Ever since she was a child, these seizures have made her feel like she has a “special link” ...

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized primarily by seizures, epilepsy can present in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the ...