Dr. Richard Besser gets the scoop on a high-fat diet for epilepsy. April 21, 2011— -- Imagine treating childhood epilepsy with bacon, heavy cream and hot dogs. This may sound like an unlikely ...

Scientists have long known that the ketogenic diet—a strict high-fat, low-carb regimen—is an effective treatment for reducing seizures in some people with epilepsy. Adhering to the diet is so ...

Imagine yourself at one of the coolest, wildest parties ever. I’m talking about one of those loud, crazy, intense parties where whatever could happen, does happen, and there’s just so much stimulation ...

A recently released large-scale study has provided details on the genetics that underpin epilepsy, arguably one of the most common and most complex conditions in the neurological spectrum. The work, ...

Ken Christiansen's first seizures, which occurred more than a decade ago, were so powerful that they forced him from his bed during the night. He would wake up on the floor, confused and exhausted, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ORLANDO — Although effective treatments have been established for those with epilepsy, there is a need for more ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — For patients with severe forms of epilepsy that don’t respond to other medications, hopes are high for marijuana as a treatment. But clinical data showing how well the drug works — and ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - THC and CBD were the focal point coming into the Texas special session. Just today, the Senate advanced Senate Bill 5 to the House, which would ban the use of all consumable THC ...

At just 13, Clara began experiencing uncontrollable seizures that baffled doctors. Initially misdiagnosed with anxiety and gallbladder issues, she even underwent unnecessary surgery before doctors ...

Nocturnal seizures often cause symptoms like spasms, grunting, and breathing difficulties while sleeping. Increasing sleep by 90 minutes can decrease your seizure risk by 27% over 48 hours.

MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People with depression have a more than doubled risk of developing epilepsy, a new study says. Worse, depression then makes epilepsy more difficult to treat, ...