What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy can arise from various factors, including genetics, head injuries, infections, brain tumors, ...

A new study explores whether first-time seizures are associated with a higher risk for cancer in the short or long term.

Seizures may be a clue to non-neurologic cancer, not just brain tumors ...

Brain cancer is one of the deadliest diseases — and early detection is crucial for better outcomes. There are obvious ...

The death rate for patients with functional, nonepileptic seizures is higher than expected, with a rate comparable to epilepsy and severe mental illness, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds. A team of ...

Patients with functional seizures had an approximately twofold higher risk for mortality than people without seizure disorders even after controlling for mental and physical health comorbidities; ...

Hyperthyroidism has been linked to an increased risk of seizures. It may increase risk by creating excitability in your brain that lowers the threshold needed for one to occur. Hyperthyroidism is when ...

Seizures can affect your daily life and well-being. Certain medicines can help lower the risk of having seizures, which can help manage your condition. Fycompa is a medicine used to manage ...

Seizures can increase the risk of arrhythmias. Additionally, seizure medications may cause arrhythmias alongside other cardiovascular problems. Arrhythmias occur when the heart beats abnormally.

Smoking can increase the risk of seizures, especially if a person has epilepsy. Despite this, research indicates that many people living with epilepsy smoke. Cigarette smoking is the most common cause ...