Study Explains How Ketogenic Diets Prevent Seizures
New findings in mice shed light on the brain’s response to the keto diet, long known to help treat some patients with epilepsy. Learn more.
Laughing Through the Storm
Finding humor in the hardest moments, Jane Rogers shares a hilariously honest memoir about life with epilepsy. Read the article here.
Making a Difference for Epilepsy Patients
Aayesha Soni is the first South African woman to receive international training as an epileptologist for adult patients. Learn about her work here.
Measuring the Impacts of Seizures and Treatment
Scientists are developing new methods to better understand the impact of epilepsy – from the patient’s perspective. Listen here.
International Epilepsy Day: Take the Epilepsy Pledge
This initiative aims to increase understanding of epilepsy, on behalf of 50 million+ people worldwide. Learn more.
After the Flood: Epilepsy in Hit ITV Drama
Epilepsy is increasingly represented on British television, in association with the British Epilepsy Association. Read the article.
Maternal Diabetes and Risk of Epilepsy in Offspring
Maternal diabetes, particularly T1DM and T2DM, is associated with increased epilepsy risk in offspring. Learn more.
Clinical Considerations in Women with Epilepsy
Women with epilepsy face unique clinical considerations related to interactions among reproductive hormones, seizure activity, and antiseizure medications. Listen here.
After Weeks in ICE Detention, Man with Epilepsy Returns to His Family
A Chicago father of three, who relies on medication to control his seizures, is reunited with his wife and children. Watch the video.
The Role of Social Context in Epilepsy Outcomes
Non-medical factors contribute to outcomes across the lifespan in people with epilepsy, highlighting real world impacts of integrated interventions. Learn more.