Epilepsy Foundation introduces new mission & vision statements at National Leadership Conference.The new statements guide the foundation’s 2025-2028 strategic plan.

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William B. Svoboda, MD, is a retired pediatric neurologist. He is the founder and former Director of Via Christi Epilepsy Center of Wichita, Kansas. This series of articles about the effects of ...

Back to school season is in full swing and it's the perfect time to hone parent advocacy skills by learning about the services and supports your child with epilepsy may qualify for. Join Epilepsy ...

The Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee was founded in 1978 by John Duncan, current U. S. Congressman from East Tennessee, and others who shared his concern for people with epilepsy. These leaders ...

Foods can alter brain function, but reliable information on specific recommendations is scarce. We do know that very low levels of sugar in the blood can cause seizures in some people, especially ...

For about 3% of people with epilepsy, exposure to flashing lights at certain intensities or to certain visual patterns can trigger seizures. This condition is known as photosensitive epilepsy. Many ...

Founded in 1971, the Epilepsy Foundation Alabama provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of ...

Does the menstrual cycle affect the rate of seizures in women with epilepsy? Yes. Approximately half the women of childbearing age who have epilepsy report an increase in seizures around the time of ...

You should also talk to your doctor before you start using any herbal medicines. Just because they come from nature does not necessarily mean they are safe for you to use. Other common medicines (even ...

Commentary from the Editor-in-Chief of epilepsy.com: This important conference examined the scientific evidence about whether isolated, brief seizures have a negative effect on brain function. The ...

Epilepsy.com has a great section on anti-seizure medications, but I often have been asked for a brief summary document that pulls the information into one package. This summary represents the opinion ...