Three months after I was diagnosed, I heard about Cameron Boyce’s passing of Sudden Unexpected Dead in Epilepsy (SUDEP). My doctor did not tell me this was a possibility, and it caused me to spiral.

On the second day of the new year, the Hollywood couple, John Travolta and Kelly Preston lost their son. Jett Travolta died, reportedly because of a fall caused by a seizure. Jett was known to have ...

Physicians and scientists have long been intrigued by the variety of ways that language can be affected by brain disease. It is clear that epilepsy can affect language, but the extent and nature of ...

One of the many possible side effects of antiepileptic drugs is a change in weight. Valproate, in particular, has been associated with weight gain. However, a recent study by Patricio Espinosa, MD, ...

A newly-released report from Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has revealed that nearly 450 new medicines are in development to treat neurological disorders, including 28 ...

On October 26, 2023, my five-year-old son had his first complex partial seizure. He had just fallen asleep, and about 20 minutes later, I heard him vomiting. As I turned on the light to help him, I ...

The Epilepsy Foundation is actively working to educate lawmakers about our advocacy priorities, but they need to hear from you! With just a few clicks, you can send e-mails, tweets, and make calls to ...

Feeling helpless watching someone have a seizure is difficult—whether it’s a loved one, friend, or even a stranger. Our training and resources can teach you how to recognize and respond to seizures ...

From donating money to clothing and household goods, there are many ways to support people living with epilepsy. Find out how you can start giving and making a difference today. Like a monetary gift, ...

Muscle "tone" is the muscle's normal tension. "Atonic" (a-TON-ik) means "without tone." So in an atonic seizure, muscles suddenly become limp. Part or all of the body may become limp. The eyelids may ...

A common seizure trigger in people with epilepsy is being sick with some type of acute illness or infection. Head colds, lung infections or sinus infections (caused by viruses or bacteria) can often ...

A risk factor is something that makes a person more likely to develop seizures and epilepsy. Sometimes a risk factor can cause scarring of the brain or lead to areas of the brain not developing or ...