Epilepsy
How to Use Vision, Hearing, Taste & More to Recognize Epilepsy
Derek Chong, MD, walks us through what epilepsy is and how it manifests through each of the five senses.
These Neurological Conditions Can Be the Culprit Behind Muscle Spasms
Everything you need to know about spasticity.
By Beth KrietschMedically reviewed by Jessica Ailani, MD
Designer Camila Coelho Reveals How Epilepsy Impacts Her Sleep and Self-Care
“Sleeping is my biggest priority, every single day.”
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak
I Quit My Job Because of Burnout
Here’s what to expect if you’re considering it too.
By Malia Griggs
Updated: What You Need to Know About Epidiolex, the First FDA-Approved Drug Made From Cannabis
It's derived from CBD.
By Sarah Jacoby
‘The Good Place’ Star Jameela Jamil Says She Developed Seizures After Trying to Eat a Cookie Off the Floor
She hit her head on the way back up.
By Korin Miller
Phantosmia: What Causes Olfactory Hallucinations?
Phantosmia is often due to a head injury or upper respiratory infection.
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Model Robyn Lawley Shares Photos of Her Scars After Having a Seizure and Falling Down Stairs
"I’m grateful I didn’t break my neck.”
By Korin Miller
Why Movie Theaters Are Posting Warnings About All of the Strobe Lights in 'Incredibles 2'
What viewers need to know.
By Korin Miller
Delaying Your Period With Hormonal Birth Control
Delaying your period is possible if you use an extended or continuous method of birth control. Find out how you can have more control over your menstrual cycle.
You Have No Idea What You’ll Get When You Order CBD Online
Patients aren't getting what they think they are.
By Ars Technica
What I Wish I'd Known Before My Health Scare
Like that I'd be wading through piles of paperwork.
By Malia Griggs
The Complex Relationship Between Stress and Seizures
Because it's basically impossible to live stress-free.
By Claire Gillespie
For a Hot Minute, Target Was Selling CBD Oil Online
The hemp extract is also found in cannabis.
By Sarah Jacoby
Former 'Bachelorette' Trista Sutter Had a Seizure Out of the Blue
Doctors explain potential causes of sudden seizures.
By Korin Miller
7 Things You Should Know About Epilepsy
Seizures don't always look like what you'd think.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
Lil Wayne Had a Seizure, Forcing His Plane to Make an Emergency Landing
The 33-year-old rapper has epilepsy.
By Haley Goldberg