The Epilepsy Foundation of America is proud to announce the appointment of Courtney Caputo as Chair of the National Board of Directors.

A special person in my support system is the person I was able to say, “I do” on my wedding day. As a teenager, I was not sure I would be able to share my life with someone else. My wife has witnessed ...

It's a good idea to speak to your roommate about epilepsy and your need for daily medicine. Roommates are like extensions of family members and it's important that you feel comfortable taking your ...

The Epilepsy Foundation's empowER&D program uses strategic partnerships to improve epilepsy care. The platform collects, analyses, & uses data.

The Epilepsy Foundation is your unwavering ally on your journey with epilepsy and seizures. The Foundation is a community-based, family-led organization dedicated to improving the lives of all people ...

Talk to Your Doctor Before making any changes, you should speak with your healthcare provider and think about the possible benefits and risks of stopping your anti-seizure medication (ASM). Stopping ...

Photosensitive epilepsy is more common in children and adolescents, especially those with generalized epilepsy and with certain epilepsy syndromes, such as juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and epilepsy ...

Atypical Absence Seizures These absence seizures are called atypical because they may be longer, have a slower onset and offset, and involve different symptoms. The seizure still starts with staring ...

Which reversible birth control options may be less effective for people with epilepsy? Some hormonal birth control options may be LESS effective at preventing pregnancy when they are paired with ...

What Is Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)? Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a condition that happens when there is a loss of oxygen and/or reduced blood flow to the brain. It most commonly ...

When Cassidy was younger, she told her mother that she wanted to do something to raise awareness for epilepsy. During her conversation, Cassidy’s mother mentioned that lavender was the color ...

What types of seizures are seen? In photosensitive occipital lobe epilepsy, seizures are triggered by light sources like televisions and video games. Seizures are brief and include visual sensations.