People with a longtime history of epilepsy show signs of rapid brain aging that may raise their odds for developing dementia down the road. This is the key finding of new research reporting that the ...

“The current belief among ancient writers, and among many at the present day, is that epilepsy is pre-eminently an [sic] hereditary affection.” John Russell Reynolds (Epilepsy: Its Symptoms, Treatment ...

In our Medical Myths series, we approach medical misinformation head on. Using expert insight and peer reviewed research to wrestle fact from fiction, MNT brings clarity to the myth riddled world of ...

International Epilepsy Day is a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy, breaking the stigma surrounding the condition, and advocating for the rights of those affected.

How Do I Know If I Have Epilepsy? To diagnose epilepsy, your doctor will take a detailed medical history (including a family history of seizures), gather information about your behavior before, during ...

Patients with functional seizures had slightly better cognitive performance than those with epilepsy, but worse performance compared with a healthy cohort of patients, according to a systematic review ...

Epilepsy is a condition that causes seizures — temporary glitches in the brain’s electrical activity. These electrical disruptions can cause a range of symptoms. Some people stare off into space, some ...

The goal in treating epilepsy is to control your seizures so you can focus on life again. Over the last 20 years, the number of treatment options has grown. Today, your doctor can choose from more ...