A teenage girl with a rare form of epilepsy won a unanimous Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that’s expected to make it easier for families of children with disabilities to sue schools…
Rutgers Health researchers found that lamotrigine, a widely prescribed antiseizure medication, to be safe in older adults with epilepsy, contrary to a safety warning by the Food and Drug Administration…
Michael King was a completely healthy 31-year-old when he suddenly started randomly clapping his hands and yelling: ‘Woo-hoo!’ His roommate first noticed this odd behavior while watching a sports game with…
Music’s influence on the brain is documented in conditions ranging from dementia to epilepsy. Both music participation and appreciation are tied to improvements in executive function and memory so how close are we…
While most cases of déjà vu are harmless, the phenomenon can be a symptom of epilepsy. Recognizing the signs early could be key to getting the right treatment. Read the…
A major federal public health program for people with epilepsy has been gutted, with nearly all of its staff dismissed from their positions. Read the article.
Opening up about my diagnosis was not easy, as I’m someone who doesn’t often share personal feelings. But my desire to help others on their own health journeys pushed me…
People with epilepsy seem to have an increased chance of schizophrenia. In addition, people with schizophrenia seem to have an increased likelihood of epilepsy. Read the article.
More than half of the world’s population lives in urban environments, where managing stress and maintaining a positive mindset during crises can be difficult. Read the article.
Though neurology and cardiology are separate specialties, the brain and heart have many things in common: specialized cells, electrical signaling, mechanisms of self-regulation, and high energy demands. Read the article.
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