When we think of seizures, the image that often comes to mind is convulsions — a person shaking, jerking, or losing control of their body. To be honest, that image alone is jarring enough to leave ...

In a study designed to better understand sudden, unexpected deaths in young children, which usually occur during sleep, researchers have identified brief seizures, accompanied by muscle convulsions, ...

People with Alzheimer’s have an increased risk of seizures, a risk that increases as their condition progresses. Experts do not know why, although several brain mechanisms seem to play a role in both ...