Halloween is a fun time of year, but for parents of a child with epilepsy, it can be challenging. Hear from other parents and gain practical tips for a safe holiday.

Status epilepticus occurs when a seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or when seizures occur very close together and the person doesn't recover consciousness between them. Just like there are different ...

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM), and the call to action is "All In for National Epilepsy Awareness Month.” This year's theme is about showing up and doing what we can to support ...

The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan is thrilled to host the 17th Annual Toasting Hope Tasting Event, as we commemorate over 75 years of serving the epilepsy community. This highly anticipated event ...

This will be a later date than in the past, we are excited to host at Blue Lake Park again! Stay up to date with the latest epilepsy news, stories from the community, and more.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): developmental dysfunction involving social, speech, cognition and behavioral disabilities About 0.1% of children have ASD worldwide In the United States, about 1.5% of ...

The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) is the world's main scientific body devoted to the study of epilepsy, and it has recently revised its classification of seizures. The changes will help ...

Epilepsy is not a mental illness. In fact, the vast majority of people living with epilepsy have no cognitive or psychological problem. For the most part, psychological issues in epilepsy are limited ...

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a condition that happens when there is a loss of oxygen and/or reduced blood flow to the brain. It most commonly happens in the womb, or around the time of ...

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Some concerns faced by people living with epilepsy include taking medications properly, having healthy habits, keeping in mind seizure safety guidelines, and avoiding medications that may worsen your ...