As research develops, we are learning more about our genes, and how they affect our chances of developing different medical conditions and how we respond to medication. Researchers now believe that ...

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Men taking valproate and their partners are being advised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to use effective contraception as new data suggests a potential small ...

There are several different types of seizures, and they can happen for many different reasons. Epilepsy and epileptic seizures are explained below. Seizures that are not due to epilepsy are sometimes ...

New research has shown that abnormal excitability of the brain in people with epilepsy can worsen during heatwaves. This is some of the first evidence to demonstrate the vulnerability of people with ...

People with epilepsy will recognise many of the points raised by Professor Lord Darzi in his report on the state of the NHS in England. From the difficulty in getting a GP appointment, significant ...

Natalie has lived with epilepsy since she was 17, and, through the person-centred treatment she has received through Epilepsy Society, has been able to manage her seizures more effectively. Recently, ...