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Capitol physician says there's no evidence McConnell has had a stroke or a 'seizure disorder' after freezing episodes
The latest update on McConnell's health comes as speculation swirls over his future in Congress aft…
Brent D. Griffiths
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Alaska Airlines passengers were hit in the face by debris, struggled with oxygen masks, and one had a seizure after landing, lawsuit says
14 passengers are named as plaintiffs in a class-action suit filed Tuesday, including three childre…
Pete Syme
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Former NFL star Demaryius Thomas' sudden death caused by seizure disorder, autopsy reports say
Thomas was found dead in his home in Roswell, Georgia, on Dec. 9 of last year, at the age of 33, on…
Pocharapon Neammanee
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Former NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas' sudden death at age 33 highlights how many Black men have seizure disorders
Experts told Insider fixing the disparities Black people experience with epilepsy requires increase…
DeArbea Walker
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A cat who has seizures spent 2 years at an animal shelter because nobody wanted to deal with her condition. Now she's been adopted by someone with epilepsy.
A New York animal shelter said people used to "balk" at the thought of adopting the 9-year-old cat …
Mikhaila Friel
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For 8 years I ignored my 'spells' of blacking out. Turns out I had a brain tumor causing seizures.
Since she was 14, the author had what she called "spells." It wasn't until she was in college that …
Catherine Lanser
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Drinking alcohol while taking Zoloft can cause serious side effects, from seizures to worse depression
Experts say it's best to avoid mixing Zoloft and alcohol. Combining the two may lead to serotonin s…
Rebecca Strong
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When I studied abroad in Paris, I was diagnosed with epilepsy. Between doctor visits and seizures, I still fit in time to explore Europe.
Greer Grenley had her first seizure a few days after arriving in Paris. She was determined to make …
Greer Grenley
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How to recognize and treat expressive aphasia, a communication disorder that can happen after brain damage
Expressive aphasia is a type of language impairment you may develop after a stroke or brain injury.…
Emily Swaim
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I've raised over $4 million for research on my son's disorder. A cure won't happen in his lifetime, but I want to help others.
The author and his wife took a loan against their home to help fund more research to find a treatme…
Mike Graglia
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Stopping Xanax may cause seizures and hallucinations. Here's how to taper off and avoid severe withdrawal
A doctor can help you taper off your Xanax dose safely and treat serious symptoms, like seizures, h…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Aaron Ste…
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My son and I both were diagnosed with a rare tumor disorder. I'm showing him how strong he can be.
The author shares how her diagnosis of neurofibromatosis allows her to understand what her son is g…
Kelly Burch
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Stopping Xanax may cause seizures and hallucinations. Here's how to taper off and avoid severe withdrawal
A doctor can help you taper off your Xanax dose safely and treat serious symptoms, like seizures, h…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Aaron Ste…
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What is visual-snow syndrome? Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger may have discussed the rare disorder on an old chat forum.
Most people experiencing visual-snow syndrome continuously see tiny, snowlike flecks in their visio…
Paola Rosa-Aquino
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My baby was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. I learned a cure might be available but could cost $2.5 million to develop.
The 17-month-old has a condition that fewer than 50 people in the world have. Her parents, both doc…
Kelly Burch
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I've treated people with dissociative identity disorder for 26 years – here are 6 myths I want to clear up
In reality, the mental health condition DID is very different from how TV shows and movies portray …
Rebecca Strong
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My daughter has a rare seizure-inducing condition. She wasn't diagnosed until insurance agreed to pay for genetic testing.
After trying to push aside concerns, a new mom realized she needed more testing to find the correct…
Kelly Burch
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A man hooked on hospital care started sneaking insulin pills to induce seizures that required ER treatment
In the book "Head First," a psychiatrist describes his patient, Gary, with "fictitious disorder," w…
Anna Medaris Miller
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What is lithium? How the mood stabilizer works and why it's used to treat bipolar disorder
Lithium is a medication meant to stabilize mood and is most commonly used in people with bipolar di…
Erin Heger,David A. Merill
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Researchers found far higher levels of coronavirus in the brains of mice than the lungs - a possible explanation for neurological symptoms
The research may help explain persistent neurological issues such as dizziness, headaches, or brain…