I was contacted a couple of weeks ago by a writer for aolhealth.com. As I always say…any and all times we have the opportunity to talk about Epilepsy, it’s a good thing!

In a new study, researchers found an increased risk of suicide, attempted suicide or “self-harm” only among current users of certain newer medications that had previously been linked to a risk of depression.

Epilepsy Advocate and Healthy Women have launched a new campaign to focus on women living with Epilepsy.

Epilepsy is one of those illnesses that sort of has tentacles. If you are suffering, you tend to bring others down with you, whether it’s with their concern or their care; but, only the ones who deeply care and want to, or already do understand the condition.

An Oakwood Hospital (Michigan) pediatric neurologist has allegedly been diagnosing children, hundreds of them, with Epilepsy…FOR CASH. And these kids do not have Epilepsy.

It’s time to discover how Health Care Reform will affect those who live with Epilepsy.

‘The Doctors’ gave us a great opportunity to explore the option of the Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS).

The overall goal of tracking seizures is to find a pattern, the seizure triggers and the length and severity of seizures to make sure you are being treated properly.

Medication Switching…in other words, you take your prescription to the pharmacy and the pharmacist fills it with a generic anti-epileptic medication instead of the name brand, has become such a crucial issue for the Epilepsy Community.

An interview with Dr Brien Smith of Henry Ford Hospital and Greg Grunberg, Epilepsy Advocate…on what’s new and important in the Epilepsy world