Epilepsy Foundation introduces new mission & vision statements at National Leadership Conference.The new statements guide the foundation’s 2025-2028 strategic plan.

This virtual support group is open to adults, parents and caregivers. It provides a place to share experiences, provide encouragement and offer support through the epilepsy journey. The group meets on ...

William B. Svoboda, MD, is a retired pediatric neurologist. He is the founder and former Director of Via Christi Epilepsy Center of Wichita, Kansas. This series of articles about the effects of ...

Seizure First Aid Certification is offered by the Epilepsy Foundation as the only certification program for recognizing and responding to seizures. This 90-minute live webinar will teach participants: ...

Your life-changing gift helps us educate, advocate, and find cures. With more than 3.4 million people living with epilepsy nationwide, the impact of our work matters. With your help, we've made huge ...

Foods can alter brain function, but reliable information on specific recommendations is scarce. We do know that very low levels of sugar in the blood can cause seizures in some people, especially ...

Doctors and pharmacists are always warning people with epilepsy about alcohol. If you have epilepsy, drinking alcohol can have serious consequences. Most people with epilepsy are told not to drink, ...

Yes, it can. Seizures are very sensitive to sleep patterns. Some people have their first and only seizures after an "all-nighter" at college or after not sleeping well for long periods. If you have ...

Causes of epilepsy are different for each person, and some people have no identifiable cause. In others, doctors can trace epilepsy directly to genetics, brain trauma, autoimmune disorders, metabolic ...

Yes, it can. Missing doses of seizure medicine is the most common cause of breakthrough seizures. Missed medicines can trigger seizures in people with both well-controlled and poorly controlled ...