Tag: epilepsy
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Doctors Explain 8 Benefits of Medical Marijuana
The subject of marijuana and its use is quite controversial. But as cannabis and its use become legal in more and more states in America, people also note the substance’s medical benefits. Medical marijuana is a medication that safely takes advantage of the naturally positive qualities of hemp plants and can be a lifesaver for…
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Seizure Sniffing Dog Learns to Protect Teenage Girl
A seizure sniffing dog gives people with epilepsy a better quality of life. For 18-year-old Haley, her dog Dunkin has been a life-saver, literally. “I don’t think I could ever fully express everything positive that Dunkin has brought into my life,” Haley said, “whether it be independence so I could go out by myself and…
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Researchers Find an Amino Acid That May Reduce Epilepsy
Researchers from the Florida State University College of Medicine found that amino acids in the brain may help prevent epilepsy. A certain type of seizure called temporal lobe epilepsy can lead to permanent damage, including the death and loss of function of neurons. Researchers believe that amino acids could play a vital role in preventing…