Mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS) is a term used to describe scarring in the deep part of the temporal lobe of the brain. MTS is the most common cause of structural epilepsy and focal seizures in the ...

Patty Shafer RN MN talks about wellness and managing your epilepsy. Visit TalkAboutIt.org to watch more celebrity and expert interviews. The common feature of these diets is that they eliminate sugar ...

Each year, the Epilepsy Foundation recognizes SUDEP Action Day — a day devoted to raising awareness around the world about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and inspiring action to save ...

The following factsheets discuss different treatment options for epilepsy. If you are a medical professional, share these factsheets with your patients to help them understand their treatment options.

BOWIE, Md., October 1, 2025 — The Epilepsy Foundation of America is proud to announce the appointment of four distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors. With their diverse expertise, unwavering ...

The Seizure Recognition and First Aid certification training provides information to increase the knowledge, skills and confidence in recognizing seizures and safely administering seizure first aid.

Certain individuals are born with special sensitivity to flashing lights or contrasting visual patterns, such as stripes, grids and checkerboards. Because of this condition, their brain will produce ...

EmpowER&D™, or “Empowering Epilepsy Research & Development,” is the Epilepsy Foundation’s new program aimed at reimagining how epilepsy research and development progress. EmpowER&D is the Epilepsy ...

What started as a neighborhood lemonade stand has grown into a global movement to raise funds and awareness for those living with the challenges of epilepsy. Every summer, participants from around the ...