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epilepsy

[ep-uh-lep-see] / ˈɛp əˌlɛp si /


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According to Catriona, her sister's death came even more as a shock as epilepsy was always just in the background of her sister's life.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Despite the debate surrounding it, the keto diet has been associated with health benefits for certain conditions, including epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Dravet syndrome is a rare and severe genetic epilepsy that causes frequent seizures that are often difficult to control.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

A new drug is transforming the lives of children born with a severe form of epilepsy, say doctors and families.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

"I have...I have epilepsy, and I'm supposed to have surgery tomorrow."

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi