The Epilepsy Foundation invites entries that represent the most innovative new ideas in epilepsy treatment, care or community outreach for the annual Shark Tank Competition. The winner(s) of the 2025 ...

The FDA announced that there is an ongoing shortage of both brand and generic forms of diazepam rectal gel. This medication is used for rescue therapy in people with epilepsy, including children. We ...

From donating money to clothing and household goods, there are many ways to support people living with epilepsy. Find out how you can start giving and making a difference today. Like a monetary gift, ...

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.

Join the National Epilepsy Walk in D.C. on March 15 & make an impact. With more than 3.4 million people living with epilepsy nationwide, the impact of our work matters. With your help, we've made huge ...

The Epilepsy Foundation leads the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. We are fortunate to have an amazing ...

Some people may find that seizures occur in a pattern or are more likely to occur in certain situations. Sometimes is just by chance, but other times it’s not. Keeping track of any factors that may ...

A common seizure trigger in people with epilepsy is being sick with some type of acute illness or infection. Head colds, lung infections or sinus infections (caused by viruses or bacteria) can often ...

Hey, My name is Mary, i am 20 years old and I have just been diagnosed with epilepsy. I am in college and I live alone, i've always been someone who ...

These are local networks of parents of children with seizure disorders, working together with Foundation staff and volunteers to lend a helping hand, a sympathetic ear, to other parents dealing with ...

These seizures are called focal to bilateral tonic-clonic, because they start in a limited area on one side of the brain and spread to involve both sides. This is different from a generalized onset ...

Gaining control of your seizures takes specialized care. Find a doctor who can help diagnose and treat your seizures effectively. For some people, seizures may be easy to diagnose and control. In that ...