Health News

New Seizure Rx Gets FDA Go-Ahead
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new indication for a drug that is derived from the Cannabis sativa plant.
New Rx for Rare Form of Epilepsy
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat seizures linked to Dravet syndrome.
Common Seizure Medication Recalled
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting the public about a recall of a common seizure medication.
New Seizure Rx Gets Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication for seizures.
Lyrica Generic Is a Go
Lyrica is now available as a generic.
Reducing Stress to Reduce Seizures
Stress-reducing techniques may help reduce seizure frequency in people with epilepsy, a new study found.
Spotting Seizures
Researchers are hard at work trying to develop new medical devices to help recognize seizures, but in the meantime, you can learn to spot seizures to help keep your family and friends safe.
Seizure Rx Now Approved for Kids
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approval of a seizure medication to allow it to be used in children ages 4 to 17.
Epilepsy on the Rise
The number of Americans with epilepsy appears to be on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Epilepsy Rx: Old Vs. New
Some older patients with a new epilepsy diagnosis may be getting older anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs), which could have more side effects and potential drug interactions than the new ones, according to a new study.