Daily Express :: Epilepsy Feedhttps://www.express.co.ukSimply The Best 7 Days A Weeken-gbhttps://www.express.co.ukhttps://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gifDaily ExpressTue, 07 Apr 2026 22:07:18 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCakePHPnews@express.co.uknews@express.co.uk<![CDATA[Common drug could prevent Alzheimer's disease]]>

The medication can prevent symptoms but needs to be taken before the disease takes hold

]]>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:17:00 +0000HealthAlzheimer's, Epilepsy, Alzheimer's prevention, seizure medication, levetiracetam, Northwestern University research<![CDATA[My brain tumour diagnosis started with one symptom that nobody should ignore]]>

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: It soon progressed to a terrifying new level that must have horrified my husband.

]]>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000UKCancer, Epilepsy, Brain tumour, Mental health support, Cancer campaign<![CDATA[Jenifer Nicole Rivas dead: TV presenter dies at 21 following medical emergency]]>

The star's final social media update was posted on the day she died

]]>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:05:00 +0100Celebrity NewsCelebrity Deaths, Epilepsy, Jenifer Nicole Rivas, Jenifer Nicole Rivas dead, Jenifer Nicole Rivas cause of death, Jnnifer Nicole Rivas tv presenter, Jenifer Nicole Rivas tik tok, jenifer rivas journalist, jenifer rivas bulimia<![CDATA[Gemma Atkinson's six-year-old daughter receives life-changing diagnoses ]]>

Former Strictly star Gemma Atkinson has confirmed that her six-year-old daughter Mia has been given a life-changing diagnosis

]]>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:47:00 +0100Celebrity NewsGemma Atkinson, Epilepsy, Strictly Come Dancing 2025, Gorka Marquez, BBC, Mia Marquez, epilepsy diagnosis, absence seizures, gorka marquez instagram, gemma atkinson daughter, is gorka in strictly this year, is gorka in strictly 2025<![CDATA[Game changer" brain tech developed by UK could detect a deadly seizure at home]]>

Boffins have created a cap that GPs could issue patients ton wear at home to detect possible neurological disorders like seizures.

]]>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:04:00 +0100HealthNHS, Epilepsy, Brain tumour, Brain-monitoring cap, Seizure detection, Neurological conditions, UK healthcare innovation<![CDATA[Mystery over rare disease in 1 corner of UK that has no known cure or treatment]]>

A cluster of patients has been identified in one part of the UK.

]]>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:04:00 +0100UKHealth (section), Wales, Epilepsy, South Wales, DRPLA, rare neurological disorder, genetic inheritance<![CDATA[One in three Brits would go into 'flight mode' if someone had a seizure, study finds]]>

A new study has found that over half of UK adults fear they would have no idea how to respond if a stranger collapsed and began having a seizure in public

]]>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:22:00 +0100HealthHospital, Epilepsy, Epileptic seizures, Public response, Epilepsy Action, Seizure awareness campaign<![CDATA[Michael Barrymore flooded with support as he shares heartbreaking health diagnosis ]]>

Comedian Michael Barrymore has reached out to fans for support in an emotional TikTok video

]]>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:11:00 +0100Celebrity NewsEpilepsy, TikTok, michael barrymore tiktok, michael barrymore health, michael barrymore, michael barrymore condition, michael barrymore age<![CDATA[Woman who can't control seizures says every day is 'uphill battle' and 'never feels safe']]>

Emma Evens, 34, from Essex, suffers from tonic clonic seizures, which cause her to stiffen and convulse and can happen at any moment

]]>Tue, 20 May 2025 08:07:00 +0100HealthEmployment, Disabilities, Epilepsy, Health, epilepsy, Invisible Disability, Workplace Discrimination, Disability Awareness<![CDATA[Tragedy as pregnant mum and unborn baby die at home]]>

A mum was found dead by her cousin in Lancashire, along with her unborn baby who was discovered to have no heartbeat. She was weeks away from giving birth.

]]>Sun, 11 May 2025 16:06:00 +0100UKMum dead, mum death, unforn baby die, unborn baby death, Epilepsy