Scientists develop a new way to test autism & epilepsy treatments: Why traditional mice cannot explain complex human brain disordersScientists have implanted human brain organoids into specially engineered mice. These human cells survived and connected with the animals' ...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
In 2011, 'Occupy Wall Street' started in New York, prompting similar protests around the U.S., world, decade later Manhattan lady was rich by $431,000Occupy Wall Street quickly became known for the slogan “We are the 99%,” which was used to express concerns about the distribution of wealt...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
At just 13, Andy Barrett turned a school 3D printer into a small business, selling 150 fidget toys while using his earnings to support epilepsy awarenessAn eighth-grader named Andy Barrett utilized a school 3D printer to design and sell custom fidget toys. He successfully created and sold ap...
06 Sep, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
At 16, a seizure gave her a strange superpower: 16 years later, she still has the bizarre ability science finds difficult to explainAt just 16, Michal Sklar experienced a sudden medical episode that changed something about the way her brain worked. What she noticed in th...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Child could not focus on studies, showed tantrums while eating. CMC Vellore doctor cracks the case of rare eating epilepsyA 12-year-old boy from Andhra Pradesh was misdiagnosed for months until a neurologist identified his strange mealtime behavior as Eating Ep...
04 Sep, 2025, 08.52 AM IST
Jessica Aber cause of death: Ex-Attorney who resigned on Donald Trump's Inauguration Day dies of epilepsy? Check symptoms, treatmentJessica Aber made headlines for handling high-profile cases before her death at 43 earlier this year.
01 Sep, 2025, 09.06 PM IST
What does a seizure look like?For some people, their seizure is a purely internal sensation. To an untrained observer, it may appear as though nothing's wrong. In fact, ...
28 Feb, 2024, 09.22 PM IST
National Epilepsy Day: Fatima Sana Shaikh, Elton John & other famous people who braved the neurological disorderLiving with epilepsy can be difficult, but it need not be the end of the world.
17 Nov, 2022, 02.46 PM IST
Silent, subtle & unseen: Why are seizures hard to diagnose? Identifying and improving gaps in epilepsy careA seizure is caused by sudden uncontrolled electrical activity from a group of neurons.
23 Jul, 2022, 04.25 PM IST
Stigma and missed moments, the mental health cost of living with epilepsyIn India, nearly 60 lakh people have epilepsy.
14 Feb, 2022, 04.57 PM IST
Avoid talking on smartphones for long duration; prolonged use can trigger epileptic seizuresLack of awareness about prolonged state of anxiety may also aggravate seizures.
11 Feb, 2020, 05.55 PM IST
World Epilepsy Day: Condition different from seizure, not contagious, and other myths debunkedEpilepsy is one of the fourth most common neurological diseases, globally.
10 Feb, 2020, 03.50 PM IST
- Planned pregnancy can help 90% epileptic women have healthy babies
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Planned pregnancy can help 90 per cent of epileptic women deliver healthy babies, said doctors.
19 Nov, 2016, 04.59 PM IST
Are you epileptic? Here's how your office can help youAbout 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases after migraine, stroke and Alzheime...
10 Nov, 2016, 02.31 PM IST
Type 1 diabetes may up risk of epilepsyIn patients with type 1 diabetes, the risk of developing epilepsy was significantly higher than that in patients without the disease.
03 Apr, 2016, 04.32 PM IST
FDA approves first 3D-printed drugIn a world first, the US has approved a 3D-printed drug to treat certain types of seizures in epilepsy patients.
05 Aug, 2015, 04.41 PM IST
- US drug agency warns of suicide risk with epilepsy drugs
Epilepsy drugs used by millions may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior, US regulators have warned.
01 Feb, 2008, 09.51 AM IST