February 10, 2012: Study Weighs Pros, Cons of Home or Hospital Birth
More seizures, lower Apgar scores found in home

January 05, 2012: New Guidelines Issued for Combining HIV, Seizure Meds
Doctors urged to use caution in treating HIV/AIDS patients who experience seizures

December 05, 2011: Fetal Exposure to Epilepsy Drug Might Raise Autism Risk: Study
Danish researchers found it almost tripled chances of autism spectrum disorder, although risk remains small

December 05, 2011: Autistic Teens With Epilepsy Often Light-Sensitive
Incidence is roughly 30 percent among teens with both conditions, study finds

December 05, 2011: Epileptic Seizures May Worsen During Menstrual Cycle
'Catamenial' epilepsy also associated with more seizures during pregnancy, study shows

December 05, 2011: 3-D TV Doesn't Raise Seizure Risk for Kids With Epilepsy: Study
Researchers note that certain patterns, colors, flickering images a greater threat

December 04, 2011: Rare Seizure Disorder Gives Clues About Brain's Laughter Center
Brain lesions in the hypothalamus trigger laughing seizures, study shows

October 24, 2011: Onfi Approved to Treat Severe Seizures
When combined with other anti-seizure medication

October 14, 2011: For Many, Epilepsy Surgery Effective Long-Term
Almost half of patients are seizure-free 10 years later, study finds

September 06, 2011: Seizure Disorder Diagnosed Later in Veterans Than Civilians: Study
Vets with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures may go 5 years without diagnosis, researchers say

June 09, 2011: Treatment for Abuse of Anti-Anxiety Drugs Tripled Over 10 Years
Misuse of Valium, Ativan and other benzodiazepines is a growing problem, report finds

April 20, 2011: Many With Autism Also Have Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy: Study
Their seizures also tend to start earlier in childhood, research suggests

December 22, 2010: Death Rates Higher for Those With Lasting Epilepsy: Study
But children who outgrow seizures don't face same increased risk

November 24, 2010: Women Taking Certain Epilepsy Drugs Can Safely Breast-Feed, Study Suggests
Findings could bring valuable guidance to new mothers, experts say

November 04, 2010: Teens of Epileptic Mothers May Lag Academically: Study
Taking more than one anti-seizure drug in pregnancy should be avoided if possible, researchers say

October 11, 2010: Halloween Chocolate a Serious Threat to Pets
Veterinarian warns that, in animals, the candy can cause seizures, irregular heartbeat and even death

October 04, 2010: 1 in 4 HIV Patients Have Neurological Diseases: Study
Problems such as seizures, dementia are major causes of patients' disability, researchers say

September 20, 2010: Increase in Seizures Seen in Kids With H1N1 Flu
More anti-epileptic meds needed for children with swine flu complications than seasonal flu, study found

July 26, 2010: Not All Epilepsy Drugs Raise Suicide Risk: Study
Only newer meds tied to depression appear linked to self-harm, researchers say

July 20, 2010: Brain Injury May Raise Soldier's Epilepsy Risk
Seizure condition can take years to develop, researchers say

July 14, 2010: Alzheimer's May Increase Seizure Risk
Rate found to be highest in youngest patients and decreased with age, study found

June 28, 2010: Combo Vaccine Raises Risk of Fever-Related Seizures in Kids
MMR, varicella vaccines given separately seem safer, though real risk still rare, study finds

April 15, 2010: Missing DNA Linked to Wide Range of Epilepsy Disorders
Finding may help reveal what predisposes someone to the disorder, researcher says

April 13, 2010: Study Shows Some Anti-Seizure Meds Raise Suicide Risk
But experts note that many taking them already face higher risk for suicide

March 18, 2010: Implant Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy
Pacemaker-like device cut frequency of seizures in study participants

March 03, 2010: Oldest Epilepsy Drug Best for Children
In landmark trial, it beat two newer meds for treating seizures, with fewer side effects

February 15, 2010: TV Shows Often Botch Proper Seizure Responses
Medical dramas could educate public with better portrayals of correct first aid, study suggests

January 01, 2010: Health Tip: Managing Febrile Seizures
What to do if your child has one

December 09, 2009: Health Tip: Making Home Safer for People With Epilepsy
Protect against injury during a seizure

November 27, 2009: Health Tip: What's Prompting My Seizures?
A list of common triggers

September 18, 2009: Gene Mutation Linked to Fever-Induced Seizures
Finding could lead to better treatment options, study suggests

September 17, 2009: Study Links Epilepsy to Brain Protein
Research on mice points to possible cause of seizures

August 21, 2009: Sabril Approved for Infantile Spasms
In children ages 1 month to 2 years

August 10, 2009: Seizures, Not Epilepsy Itself, May Raise Birth Risks
It's the attacks during pregnancy that cause problems, study contends

April 15, 2009: Epilepsy Drug Impairs Baby's Intelligence
When taken during pregnancy, valproate lowers IQ, study finds

March 19, 2009: Yale Lab Discovers New Gene-Based Syndrome
Mutation affects kidneys, brain and inner ear, study finds

December 08, 2008: Seizure Meds Can Be Safely Withdrawn From Kids With Epilepsy
Study finds relatively low risk of developing intractable disease

December 02, 2008: Surgery a Boon for Most Common Form of Epilepsy
But too few patients are having the procedure, study says

November 21, 2008: FDA Approves New Drug for Severe Epilepsy
Trials showed Banzel proved effective against Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

November 21, 2008: Banzel Approved for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
A severe form of epilepsy

October 28, 2008: Sedative Could Be Deadly in People With Seizures
At high doses, propofol tied to cardiac arrest in patients with a form of epilepsy

October 13, 2008: Early Treatment Benefits Newfound Brain Disorder
Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis with tumor causes psychosis, memory problems, study says

August 07, 2008: Death From Febrile Seizure Rare in Children
Even in high-risk cases, Danish study finds rate similar to that of kids in general population

July 21, 2008: Epilepsy Drug May Boost Birth Defect Risk
Women who take topiramate should discuss preconception planning with their doctor

June 18, 2008: Failure to Take Seizure Drugs Boosts Death Risk
Car accidents, bone breaks also common among those who don't take meds regularly, study says

June 08, 2008: Scientists ID Brain Pathway That Stops Seizures
Mouse study finds gene affects acids that regulate severity of convulsions

May 02, 2008: Special Diet Can Ease Epileptic Seizures in Kids
Strong support for ketogenic regimen from major randomized trial

April 17, 2008: Breast-Feeding While on Seizure Meds Doesn't Harm Babies
Study finds no negative impact on children's cognitive development