Epilepsy News

Dozens of four legged friends go off the leash for epilepsy. Dogs and their owners took over Lakeshore Park near the reservoir this afternoon.

Abbott Laboratories this morning confirmed the company's sales and marketing practices of Depakote, the widely used drug to treat bipolar disorder and epilepsy, are under federal investigation.

Epilepsy Foundation West Texas is hosting Haunted Dash . It's a fun, short walk and costume party- so dress up! All the proceeds will benefit EFWT, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with epilepsy.

More people in America suffer from epilepsy than from muscular dystrophy, yet so little is known about epilepsy that the mere mention of the disease can arouse fright.

Joshua Duce loves the Florida Gators, Spider-man, and Spongebob Squarepants. Like many 6-year-old boys, he's a happy kid, playing and laughing with a Wii controller in his hand.

A group of drugs used to treat epilepsy may also treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

A Bowl-A-Thon in support of National Epilepsy Awareness Month in November will be sponsored by volunteers of the local Northeast Region Support Group from 3-5 p.m. Nov.

Educating teachers about chronic diseases like epilepsy can help combat the stigma and protect students suffering from it, ASU researchers said Wednesday.

The drugs tested include those used to treat epilepsy, mood disorders and pain. GUMC neuroscientists and others have previously shown that neurons die after these drugs are administered to immature preclinical animal models.

Omega-3 oils from GM soybeans safe to eat: US FDA A genetically modified soybean that produces oil containing omega-3 fatty acids - recommended for heart and brain health - is safe to eat, says the US Food and Drug Administration.

Researchers in the USA have discovered a potential new function for anti-epileptic drugs in treating neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan honored two Grand Rapids area residents and one organization for their efforts to help people with epilepsy live productive lives.

What It Is: Today, October 21, Amazon.com is offering downloads of the Band From TV's album Hoggin' All the Covers for $1.99, with proceeds going to charities including the National Epilepsy Foundation and The Art of Elysium.

Young animals treated with commonly prescribed drugs to treat epilepsy, mood disorders and pain develop behavioral abnormalities in adulthood, according to researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center .

A recent edition of Immunotherapy Weekly reported that the television program 'Sharing Miracles' featured award-winning actor Danny Glover during the month of September.

U.S. scientists say anti-epileptic drug treatments administered when the brain is developing appear to trigger schizophrenia-like behavior in animal models.

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and one Lincoln man is doing his part by sharing his family's story and offering support for others.

At least three new prescription diet drugs are in the final stages of development as pharmaceutical companies race to see which one will have the next big diet medication to hit the market.

Georgetown University researchers say common drugs used to treat epilepsy patients may lead to schizophrenia.

Researchers say antiepilectic drug treatments administered when the brain is developing appear to trigger schizophrenia-like behavior in animal models.