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.

Living with epilepsy has been an evolving journey that has shaped the person I am today. My story began when I was 16 and experienced my first seizure. It was a frightening experience. It came without ...

Children with various types of childhood epilepsy that do not respond to the usual seizure medicines may be candidates for treatment with adrenocorticotropic hormone or ACTH. ACTH is a first-line ...

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 ...

This in-person support group is open to adults, parents and caregivers affected by epilepsy. This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CST Address: Norman Regional ...

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 ...

Neurologists and neuropsychologists use the term "executive functions" to describe a set of complex behaviors that are necessary for a person to attain goals and adapt to changing environmental ...

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 ...

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, ...

Thanks to our national partnership with Savers thrift stores, you can support the Epilepsy Foundation and partner with local organizations by donating gently used clothing and household items you no ...