Purple Day, observed annually on March 26, raises epilepsy awareness and dispels myths. Despite affecting 50 million people worldwide (WHO, 2022), epilepsy remains misunderstood, leading to stigma and ...

Residents during celebrations to mark World Epilepsy Day, at Marindi Sub-county Hospital in Homa Bay County, on February 12, 2025. [File, Standard] For many communities, epilepsy is still wrongly ...

Lifestyle choices and dietary habits are increasingly linked to a surge in various health issues globally. Individuals across all age groups, from young children to seniors, are being affected by ...

On the eve of Purple Day, a Stamford woman is sharing her personal battle with a rare form of epilepsy in hopes of dispelling myths and promoting awareness. Susan Carnes, 65, says her life “spiraled ...

River City Live has teamed up with Wolfson Children’s Hospital to present the Care4Kids series, featuring interviews with medical experts who share practical, life-changing insights for families. Each ...

On Saturday, September 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania in collaboration with Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network will host “Women and Epilepsy ‘Erase the ...

New Delhi: Early diagnosis of epilepsy can change the life of a person completely, because it helps them get timely treatment, reduce seizures, protect the brain, and avoid years of unnecessary ...

Myth 1: Epilepsy Is Rare Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting 1 in 100 people (Epilepsy Action UK, 2023). In the United States, 3.4 million people live with epilepsy ...