http://epilepsy.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Epilepsy & Seizures GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-09-20T22:09:44Z Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:09:44 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/09/27/epilepsy-and-school-performance-does-depression-play-a-role.htm Epilepsy is a long-lasting neurological disorder that requires constant supervision and treatment. It is estimated that approximately 300,000 children and adolescents have epilepsy in the United States. Having any chronic... http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/09/27/epilepsy-and-school-performance-does-depression-play-a-role.htm Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:57:25 +0000 2008-09-27T16:57:25Z http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/09/20/is-there-a-relationship-between-zinc-and-febrile-seizures.htm Febrile seizures, also referred to as fever fit or febrile convulsions, are typically set off by a sudden increase in body temperature. It a benign condition that is most commonly... http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/09/20/is-there-a-relationship-between-zinc-and-febrile-seizures.htm Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:09:44 +0000 2008-09-20T22:09:44Z http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/09/14/is-there-a-link-between-dopamine-levels-and-epilepsy-2.htm Dopamine is chemical that produced in different parts of brain and plays an important function in brain - including movement, cognition, and motivation. Studies have also shown a link between... http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/09/14/is-there-a-link-between-dopamine-levels-and-epilepsy-2.htm Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:32:52 +0000 2008-09-14T22:32:52Z http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/09/07/men-also-need-to-worry-about-bone-health-with-antiepileptics.htm Reduction in bone mass, or osteoporosis, is a common medical condition that's observered in the middle aged and elderly population. In fact, it is estimated that over the 10 million... http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/09/07/men-also-need-to-worry-about-bone-health-with-antiepileptics.htm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:00:34 +0000 2008-09-07T11:00:34Z http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/08/31/are-depression-and-epilepsy-linked.htm Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder and approximately 3000,000 people in the United States are affected by it. Epilepsy often requires long-term medical supervision and treatment. When faced with any... http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/08/31/are-depression-and-epilepsy-linked.htm Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:03:51 +0000 2008-08-31T10:03:51Z http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/08/24/can-epilepsy-raise-your-risk-of-drowning.htm With the summer in full swing, outdoor activities are a top priority - including swimming. However, if you have epilepsy, you should be aware of a potential hazard that lurks... http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/08/24/can-epilepsy-raise-your-risk-of-drowning.htm Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:46:00 +0000 2008-08-24T15:46:00Z http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/08/13/some-facts-on-epilepsy.htm Epilepsy is a condition that is characterized by seizures. Although there are many types of seizures, there are also many sources that these seizures can arise from - including low... http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/08/13/some-facts-on-epilepsy.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:00:13 +0000 2008-08-13T01:00:13Z http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/08/05/absence-seizure-basics.htm Absence seizures, also known as petit mal seizures, are usually characterized by brief periods of staring or rapid eye blinking. They may look harmless - but these seizures can actually... http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/08/05/absence-seizure-basics.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:31:46 +0000 2008-08-05T13:31:46Z http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/07/28/a-modified-atkins-diet-may-benefit-people-with-epilepsy.htm Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have recently found that individuals with epilepsy following a diet similar to the Atkins diet had a significant reduction in their seizures. The Atkins... http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/07/28/a-modified-atkins-diet-may-benefit-people-with-epilepsy.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:07:11 +0000 2008-07-28T03:07:11Z http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/07/19/febrile-seizures-in-children.htm Febrile seizures usually occur in babies and young children due to a recent spike in body temperature. They can be a frighening sight to experience for any parent, but it... http://epilepsy.about.com/b/2008/07/19/febrile-seizures-in-children.htm Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:30:30 +0000 2008-07-19T23:30:30Z