Chase Stegall, a soccer player from DePaul and the son of an NFL veteran, passed away due to epilepsy.
Tragic Passing of DePaul Soccer Player Chase Stegall Chase Stegall, a member of the DePaul University men’s soccer team and son of former NFL player Milton Stegall, passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. His death was confirmed by the university in early June, where it was reported he was found in his dorm on the […]
Girl in Florida Sells Lemonade to Help Other Kids with Epilepsy, One Cup at a Time
A 9-year-old girl from Lakeland, Florida, is turning her physical disability into a way to help others. Diagnosed with epilepsy, Ava Thompson embodies the saying about turning lemons into lemonade, quite literally. Each day, she and her 6-year-old sister, Zoe, mix lemons, sugar, and water, adding what Ava describes as “the secret ingredient.” “You need […]
Scientists map use of epilepsy drug in England and Wales linked to birth defects | Medical research
Scientists have created a unique map of England and Wales that reveals detailed differences in the use of single drugs. The drug, sodium valproate, is a treatment for severe epilepsy but is also known to cause health problems for pregnant women. Although the findings show that use of the drug is declining in response to […]
Ben Sasse stepping down as University of Florida president citing his wife’s epilepsy, memory issues
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‘Stiff person syndrome’ patients share their struggles, plus personal fertility and epilepsy stories
Two people with stiff-person syndrome, Carrie Robinette (45, left) of San Diego, California, and Corwin Wilkie (44, right) of Anchorage, Alaska, shared their experiences with Fox News Digital. (Carrie Robinette/Corwin Wilkie) “The height of frustration” – Two people with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that afflicted singer Celine Dion, talk about their daily struggles […]
New medications, caregiver stress relievers, and one man’s fight against epilepsy top this week’s health news
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New Jersey man with epilepsy uses hand-painted seashells to help find a cure
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Horror moment man with epilepsy is tasered by cops mid-seizure
A California man with epilepsy has accused police of accidentally shooting him with a Taser while he was drunk while he was having a seizure in his home, according to reports. In August 2022, disturbing footage showed Bruce Frankel being shocked and arrested at his home in the San Anselmo suburb of San Francisco. KTVU […]
DEI: FAA Calls For Recruiting Workers With Psychiatric Disorders, Vision Loss, Epilepsy, And More
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker (R) will speak at a press conference alongside U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) OAN's Brooke Mallory12:38 PM – Monday, January 15, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is hiring people with mental health concerns and other disabilities as part of its efforts to become more inclusive […]