Chickenpox doesn’t cause epilepsy, but seizures can occur during chickenpox. Most seizures that happen when you have chickenpox are febrile, caused by a high fever. Most of the time, chickenpox is an itchy rash, but in rare instances, it can cause complications in... by Mike Sheehan | Nov 22, 2022 | Awareness Matters, EACF news
Nearly 1 in 100 people infected with COVID-19 developed epilepsy or seizures within 6 months of getting sick, a new study says. The risk is greatest among children and among those who were not hospitalized to be treated for COVID-19. “While the overall risk of... by Mike Sheehan | Nov 21, 2022 | Awareness Matters, EACF news
Epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes seizures, is one of the most common conditions that affects the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 3.4 million people — 3 million adults and 470,000 children — in the United States... by Mike Sheehan | Nov 20, 2022 | Awareness Matters, EACF news
The lesser-known offspring of the Cannabis Sativa plant is known as cannabidiol or CBD. Unlike marijuana, CBD does not contain THC. It is responsible for giving that “high” to the users, so it is safe in this regard. The plant, which has roots in Central Asia, is... by Mike Sheehan | Nov 19, 2022 | Awareness Matters, EACF news
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affect your day-to-day life. Fatima Sana Shaikh recently opened up about her struggle with it. Being in the limelight comes with its own set of challenges, one of them being stigmatization. However, many celebrities have come... by Mike Sheehan | Nov 18, 2022 | Awareness Matters, EACF news
One in 26 people in the United States will develop epilepsy at some point in their lives and that list is growing with 150,000 new cases of the disease reported every year. An estimated 3.4 million Americans and 65 million people worldwide currently live with... by Mike Sheehan | Nov 17, 2022 | Awareness Matters, EACF news