Holiday Seizure Leaves Woman With Severe Burns
Annie Perez's dream trip to Sardinia turned into an 18-month nightmare after an epileptic seizure in a hot shower caused severe burns. Read her harrowing recovery story.
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2 Million Christmas Lights Raise £61k for Charity
A Cambridgeshire couple's spectacular festive display with two million lights has raised over £61,000 for children's charities, inspired by their grandson's recovery from epilepsy. Visit 74 Julius Martin Lane, Soham.
DVLA scraps medical rule for drivers with common conditions
The DVLA has announced a major rule change that will simplify medical checks for drivers with common conditions like diabetes, sleep apnoea, and epilepsy.
Dad's urgent warning after son's medication reaction
A father shares his family's terrifying ordeal after his teenage son suffered a severe reaction to epilepsy medication, urging parents to be vigilant about medication side effects.
Epilepsy pill could end sleep condition for millions
A groundbreaking new medication originally developed for epilepsy shows remarkable promise in treating insomnia, potentially offering relief to millions of Britons struggling with sleep disorders.
UK Study: Child Neurodevelopmental Conditions Rising Sharply
Groundbreaking research from the University of Exeter shows significant increases in ADHD, autism and epilepsy diagnoses in British children, raising urgent questions about healthcare provision.
Katie Price launches CBD range for son Harvey's needs
Former glamour model Katie Price reveals groundbreaking CBD product line specifically developed to support her son Harvey's epilepsy and Prader-Willi syndrome symptoms.
Gene Therapy Breakthrough for Autism & Epilepsy
British scientists pioneer revolutionary gene therapy treatment showing remarkable results in children suffering from debilitating SYNGAP1 syndrome, a rare genetic condition causing severe autism, epilepsy and developmental delays.
Epileptic pupil beaten with trumpet in Miami school attack
Shocking footage reveals brutal classroom assault on vulnerable student with special needs at Miami-Dade County Public School, sparking outrage and investigation.
Gemma Atkinson reveals daughter's epilepsy diagnosis
Former Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson opens up about her daughter Mia's epilepsy diagnosis and shares heartfelt family health update in exclusive interview.
Gemma Atkinson's daughter Mia diagnosed with epilepsy
Former Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson opens up about her three-year-old daughter Mia's epilepsy diagnosis and how the family is navigating this challenging journey together.
Gene therapy breakthrough offers childhood epilepsy cure hope
Revolutionary gene therapy treatment shows remarkable success in silencing faulty brain circuits causing severe childhood epilepsy, potentially offering permanent solution.
NHS approves cannabis treatment for severely ill children
In a historic decision, the NHS has greenlit cannabis-based treatment for a group of children with severe epilepsy, offering new hope to families after a long campaign.
DVLA Warning: Declare Medical Conditions or Face £1k Fine
The DVLA has issued an urgent warning to UK drivers with medical conditions. Failing to declare issues like sleep apnoea, epilepsy, or diabetes could lead to a £1,000 fine and prosecution. Discover the full list of notifiable conditions and how to declare
Epileptic Seizure First Aid: Study Reveals Lifesaving Steps
Groundbreaking UK research challenges old first aid advice for epileptic seizures, revealing the crucial actions that can save a life and the common myth that puts people at risk.
Brazilian Influencer, 22, Dies in London Hotel Tragedy
The UK Brazilian community is in mourning after the sudden death of 22-year-old social media influencer Jaqueline Barbosa Nascimento. The aspiring model was found unresponsive in a London hotel room, with friends suspecting a fatal epileptic seizure.
'Armageddon' Sirens Could Trigger Epileptic Seizures
A leading epilepsy charity issues an urgent warning over new emergency sirens, dubbed 'Armageddon' alarms, for their potential to trigger life-threatening seizures in photosensitive individuals.
Vegas Sphere's Lights Trigger Husband's Severe Seizure
A family's visit to the Las Vegas Sphere turned into a medical emergency when the venue's intense visual effects triggered a severe seizure in a husband with epilepsy. The incident raises urgent questions about safety warnings for those with photosensitiv
Epilepsy drug reverses autism symptoms in breakthrough study
Groundbreaking research from the UK reveals a common epilepsy medication, lamotrigine, may dramatically reverse autism-like social difficulties, offering new hope for transformative treatments.
Epileptic prison officer wins £440k discrimination payout
A prison officer with epilepsy has been awarded a landmark £440,000 payout after he was dismissed over 'discriminatory' fears he might drop his keys near inmates. The tribunal ruled it was a clear case of disability discrimination.
Michael Barrymore shares epilepsy battle
TV legend Michael Barrymore shares his harrowing epilepsy journey, revealing moments he feared for his life and how he's managing the condition today.
Michael Barrymore reveals epilepsy diagnosis
TV legend Michael Barrymore opens up about his recent epilepsy diagnosis and series of mini-strokes, thanking fans for their overwhelming support in an emotional social media post.
Urgent warning over epilepsy drug defect
A critical warning has been issued for a widely prescribed epilepsy medication after regulators identified a manufacturing defect. Thousands of patients could be affected.
Mother demands justice after CPS drops son's assault case
A grieving mother shares her anguish as the CPS drops charges against the man who nearly killed her son, just years after her daughter died from epilepsy.
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