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Boy Forces Change In Law After Online Trolls Sparked Seizure

“I say it all the time, but I’m so proud of Zach and his achievements.

Zenger

Youngster celebrates new law after campaign against trolls targeting epilepsy

Zach’s Law has made it illegal to post flashing images online to trigger epileptic seizures, following a campaign by Zach Eagling, 12.

The Independent UK

The key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? Why the vagus nerve is so exciting to scientists

Stimulating the vagus nerve is being hyped as the simplest way to reduce stress, dampen anxiety – and could even curb obesity. But what exactly is it? And how does tickling your ear help?

The Guardian - UK

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What is sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, and what causes it?

When 20-year-old Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce died of “sudden unexpected death in epilepsy” (known as SUDEP) in 2019, his parents had not even heard of the condition.

The Conversation

Nellore neurologist elected Indian Epilepsy Association’s Secretary General

Dr. Bindu Menon, a noted neurologist from Nellore, has been elected as secretary general of the Indian Epilepsy Association

The Hindu

Nothing phone (2) epilepsy warning — we asked an expert (exclusive)

The Nothing phone (2) is here, but if you have photosensitive epilepsy, I’d think twice about clicking that pre-order button.

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Immune cells in the brain may reduce damage during seizures and promote recovery, according to study in mice

Seizures are like sudden electrical storms in the brain. Seizure disorders like epilepsy affect over 65 million people worldwide and can have profound effects on a person’s quality of life, cognitive function and overall well-being. Prolonged seizures called status epilepticus can cause lasting brain damage.

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60 diseases and conditions linked to drinking alcohol like beer and wine - from cancer to epilepsy

Researchers have analysed data identifying that alcohol increases the risk of around 61 diseases and conditions - some of which were never previously linked to boozing

Chronicle Live

Having an out-of-body experience? Blame this sausage-shaped piece of your brain

An obscure bit of brain tissue appears critical to both out-of-body experiences and our sense of being anchored to a physical self.

WEKU

Pittsburgh synagogue killer has extensive history of mental illness, defense expert testifies

A neurologist says a gunman who massacred 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue has schizophrenia and epilepsy

The Independent UK

'Talented' student 'who did anything for anyone' dies after epileptic fit aged 18

Abigail Eldridge from Cornwall, has been described as a "loving and supportive sister" to her older brother Charlie, as well as being a "caring friend with a great sense of humour"

Daily Mirror

€30k raised in 24 hours for little Irish girl who needs life-saving medication

Clodagh has a severe form of epilepsy that causes her to have multiple seizures per day and sometimes go into cardiac arrest

Irish Mirror

Innovative collaboration wins national award for enhancing epilepsy care

The work between Bristol-based med-tech start-up Neuronostics and the University of Plymouth earned the Partnership with Academia category at the Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards

Bristol Post

Glastonbury 2023: What to do if you see someone having a seizure at a festival

Epilepsy is a condition that affects nearly 630,000 people in the UK

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'I had a massive seizure in the street and a group of mystery angels saved my life'

Speaking following National Epilepsy Week, Jo Scott highlighted how she and others with the disorder have been mistaken for being drunk or high when they've had episodes in the past

The Guardian - UK

Two epilepsy patients’ seizures greatly reduced in stem cell therapy trial

Early results show promise in trial involving injection of lab-grown inhibitory neurons into brain

Belfast Live

Co Antrim woman takes to the skies on 21st birthday to help young girl 'live life to the full'

Violet Breet was born at 30 weeks with four-limbed cerebral palsy, has cerebral vision impairment, epilepsy and is non-verbal.

The Conversation

Keto diet may slow cancer tumour growth in mice – but not without potentially deadly consequences

The ketogenic (keto) diet has been popular in recent years among people looking to lose weight and keep fit. But what many people don’t realise is that this low carb, high-fat diet has actually been used for centuries in the treatment of medical maladies, such as epilepsy. More recently, researchers…

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Northumberland man's heartbreak as fiancée tragically dies aged 26 of epilepsy

Ewan Duff, 31, was left heartbroken when his partner, Rachel Morgan, died from

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Sydney NDIS Provider Fined $400k After A 20 Y.O. Woman With Epilepsy Drowned In A Bathtub

Merna Aprem was found unresponsive in a locked bathroom after staff left her unsupervised.

Daily Record

Heartbroken family of Celtic fan missing in Lanzarote hit out at Spanish cops

Gary Watson Shearer suffers from epilepsy and type-2 diabetes and his family did not want him to travel alone.

Edinburgh Live

Young East Lothian girl's 'unusual' movements diagnosed as 'severe' epilepsy

Sammy McLeod underwent major brain surgery in 2013 after suffering seizures before that. Her mum Alison said "all hell broke loose" when her daughter experienced her first surgery in A&E

Daily Mirror

Comedian suffered his first seizure while in TopMan fitting room

Comedian Jake Lambert tells Laura Cooke how humour helps him to come to terms with his epilepsy

Dynamite News

Researchers reveal seizures while driving, it's important to diagnose epilepsy

According to a new study, 5 per cent of persons with focal epilepsy had a seizure while driving prior to being diagnosed with epilepsy. Read further on Dynamite News:

WEKU

Scientists zap sleeping humans' brains with electricity to improve their memory

Scientists have shown that deep brain stimulation during sleep can help people retain new information. The approach could help people with memory problems related to disorders like Alzheimer's.

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