Witnessing someone have a seizure can be frightening. There are many causes of seizures − epilepsy and other diseases or infections, abnormal blood sugars, withdrawal from drugs or alcohol and even ...

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Many people may already be aware of the condition from its prevalence in medical dramas, but that portrayal is often exaggerated and does not fully encapsulate ...

Six students from Troy High have launched a nonprofit called Project Synara with the goal of educating the public about ...

WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia hosted an event Thursday in Wayne County. The goal of this event was to teach seizure first aid training to local school staff. For many ...

First-aid guidelines for bystanders and emergency responders have long focused on issues like chest pain, bleeding and recognizing a stroke. Now, they have been updated and expanded to include ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- Joey's Song is an annual event to support the fight against epilepsy and this year, it's growing. The Joey's Song Freezing Man Festival will be a multi-day event, January 8-11. It ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) The Conversation asked Dr. Jacob Pellinen, a neurologist specializing in epilepsy, to ...

Every November since 1969, organizations across the country have sought to break the stigma surrounding epilepsy by celebrating Epilepsy Awareness Month. Throughout the month, advocates aim to provide ...

At this time of heightened anxiety, reassurance and basic advice about minimizing the likelihood of seizure exacerbation is key. Guardians, parents and people living with epilepsy are advised to ...

LAURENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Teachers at one Upstate School are now certified in epilepsy first aid and recognition. This comes as a State Senate hearing is expected to take place Wednesday in ...