Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Key Cause May Have Been Found by Doctors in Groundbreaking Study

Medicine & Technology Jan 07, 2024

A new study has identified a possible key cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Read to learn more.

Man Suffers at Least 4 Seizures After Mistaking NOS Octane Booster for Energy Drink

May 24, 2023

A man was hospitalized after drinking a 12-fluid ounce bottle of NOS Octane Booster he thought was an energy drink. Read for the full story.

Epilepsy and Seizure Treatment: Less-Invasive Brain Monitoring Could Be Made Possible Through Soft Robots With Flower Shape

May 22, 2023

These soft robots could be inserted into holes that are one to two centimeters wide and could spread over the surface of the cerebral cortex. Read to learn more. 

Novel Peptide in Nasal Spray Form Developed for Protection Against Epilepsy, Alzheimer’s

Aug 17, 2022

The peptide the scientists developed in research can be done through a nasal spray. It can help protect against epilepsy and Alzheimer’s. Read to know more.

Epilepsy Patients Discovered with Brain Cells That Exclusively Reacts to Singing

Feb 24, 2022

Discover an unusual brain activity when epilepsy patients hear this sound. Read more about the study.

Epilepsy Forecasting: Mayo Clinic Experts Developed a Wristwatch-Like Device That Predicts Seizure Attacks

Nov 11, 2021

A new study led by Mayo Clinic was able to develop a device similar to a wristwatch that could predict seizures in patients that suffer from epilepsy.

[Study] Daily Listening to Mozart's Sonata Could Reduce Epileptic Seizures: Here's the Classical Piece That Does It Best

Jun 11, 2020

A new study looks into music therapy, and the effect of listening to Mozart's K.448 has on the frequency of epileptic seizures. The results of the study suggest that daily Mozart listening may be considered as a supplemental therapeutic option to reduce seizures in individuals with epilepsy.

E-Cigarettes Could Be Linked to Seizures

Apr 04, 2019

Vaping may cause nicotine poisoning.

Four-Legged “Seizure Sniffers” Provide Protection and Comfort for their Owners

May 21, 2015

Dogs have been man's companion for thousands of years. First domesticated by our hunter/gatherer ancestors over 18,000 years ago, they have been part of our culture ever since, providing protection from predators, warning us of danger, and most of all, serving as loving companions. So the fact that they may offer some assistance to those with seizure disorders should come as no surprise. It's how they assist their owners that is truly remarkable.

Marijuana Extract Could Treat Seizures Without the Buzz

Apr 14, 2015

According to researchers, in a group of children and young adults with the most severe forms of epilepsy, a liquid form of marijuana known as cannabidiol reduced seizures by more than 50% without the expected high from the drug.