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Nathan Jones was 18 when he had his first seizure. He lost consciousness, fell off his porch and woke up to hear a paramedic yelling at him to name the president of the United States.

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Drugs that treat epilepsy, depression linked to suicideupdated: Tue Apr 13 2010 16:05:00

Some antiseizure drugs used to treat epilepsy as well as depression, chronic pain, migraine, bipolar disorder, and other conditions are associated with a higher risk of suicide and violent death than other drugs in the same class, according to a new study.

Is the 'Avatar' concept really possible?updated: Thu Feb 04 2010 11:13:00

Now the highest-grossing film ever, "Avatar," has captivated millions of viewers with its picturesque scenery, extraterrestrial battles, and nature-loving, blue-skinned aliens.

'Avatar' magic explainedupdated: Thu Feb 04 2010 11:13:00

James Cameron and members of his technical crew describe the process of creating the characters of "Avatar."

People.com: John Travolta Testifies About Son's Deathupdated: Thu Sep 24 2009 10:26:00

The actor signed a document at the center of the extortion case without reading it because "time was of the essence"

Diprivan not approved for sleep disordersupdated: Thu Jul 02 2009 15:45:00

Diprivan is a powerful I.V. anesthetic drug used for patients undergoing certain surgeries and diagnostic procedures.

How powerful is anesthetic?updated: Thu Jul 02 2009 15:45:00

Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at the difference between insomnia drugs and the powerful anesthetic propofol.

People.com: Prince Talks about His Struggle with Epilepsyupdated: Tue Apr 28 2009 15:09:00

The reclusive singer opens up for the first time about his childhood seizures

People.com: Greg Grunberg's Son 90 Percent Better after Brain Surgeryupdated: Wed Apr 01 2009 13:57:00

The Heroes star launches a Web site to increase awareness about his son's condition

People.com: Jett Travolta Memorial to Be Held Todayupdated: Fri Jan 09 2009 08:57:00

John Travolta and Kelly Preston to bid farewell to their son in a private service

Teen years risky for kids with seizure disorder, expert saysupdated: Tue Jan 06 2009 17:04:00

Chronic seizures can present a risk for adolescents, whose bodies and metabolism are changing.

People.com: Jett Travolta's Death Caused by 'Seizure Disorder'updated: Tue Jan 06 2009 10:47:00

The 16-year-old died in the Bahamas on Jan. 2

What could be causing my daughter's hallucinations?updated: Tue Dec 16 2008 18:44:00

My 9-year-old daughter with a diagnosis of childhood absence epilepsy (currently treated with Depakote) has had two separate episodes, six months apart, where she heard voices telling her to hurt herself and run away. Each episode lasted two weeks. Would the only possible causes for hallucinations be depression/bipolar, or can you list some other possibilities?

Seizure-alert dogs give new freedom to epilepsy sufferersupdated: Mon Oct 20 2008 09:35:00

Ben, who's 15 months old, can already do a lot of things. He can turn on a light or open a door. He can pick up a remote control off the floor. He can pull a heavy object with his teeth.

Dogs help seizure patientsupdated: Mon Oct 20 2008 09:35:00

Man's best friend may be a lifesaver for those with epilepsy as CNN's Judy Fortin reports.

Survey estimates 1 percent of adults have active epilepsyupdated: Fri Aug 08 2008 17:59:00

An estimated one percent of adults have active epilepsy, and many of them are getting insufficient treatment, according to a 19-state survey released Thursday.

People.com: Heroes' Greg Grunberg: My Son Is My Heroupdated: Thu Jun 12 2008 11:27:00

The actor says 12-year-old Jake, who has epilepsy, "doesn't let anything stand in his way"

Top authors pick best summer booksupdated: Tue May 27 2008 09:09:00

With soaring gas prices and travel costs, the cheapest route to whisk yourself away this summer is through a good book. Ten top-selling authors share their favorite lazy-summer-day reads.

Fortune: A novel, high-tech way to treat obesityupdated: Thu Dec 20 2007 15:43:00

Houston-based health-tech hybrid Cyberonics is having a big week.

Time.com: A New Approach to Correcting Autismupdated: Wed Dec 19 2007 14:00:00

A breakthrough study in mice points the way to reversing symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome -- and gives hope for treating other autistic disorders

People.com: Milo Ventimiglia: Hayden and I Are 'Close Friends'updated: Thu Nov 15 2007 17:23:00

Since cozying up at an Emmys party in September, Milo Ventimiglia and Hayden Panettiere have dodged rumors that they are dating.

People.com: Hunter Tylo's Son Remembered by Friends and Familyupdated: Mon Oct 29 2007 07:46:00

Hunter Tylo's son Michael was remembered Friday by more than 200 family and friends at a Los Angeles memorial.

Biography: Mark Lythgoeupdated: Fri Aug 31 2007 08:12:00

Factory fitter, attack dog trainer and mountain climber -- perhaps not the typical background for a cutting edge scientist. But for Mark Lythgoe, a neurophysiologist who runs the Centre for Advanced Biomedical Imaging at University College London, an unconventional approach has allowed him to look at the science of the brain from a fresh perspective.

Q and A: Mark Lythgoe interviewupdated: Fri Aug 31 2007 08:11:00

CNN caught up with Mark Lythgoe in London to talk artistic enlightenment, magnets and creativity...

How to help a friend in needupdated: Wed Aug 01 2007 02:11:00

"If there's anything I can do, just let me know." Surely you've said that to someone going through a rough time -- we all have. It's the sort of well-worn, well-meaning phrase that we utter reflexively before hanging up the phone, anxious to do our friendship duty.

Time.com: Does Justice Roberts Have Epilepsy?updated: Tue Jul 31 2007 14:00:00

The Chief Justice's second seizure means he classified in medical terms as an epileptic. But that doesn't mean the episodes will impair him, or even require any treatment

Doctor, lawyer analyze seizureupdated: Tue Jul 31 2007 03:45:00

Doctor, lawyer analyze seizure

Chief justice leaves hospital after seizureupdated: Tue Jul 31 2007 03:45:00

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts left a Maine hospital Tuesday after an overnight stay following a seizure at his vacation home.

London's Olympic logo: Could you do better?updated: Wed Jun 06 2007 04:23:00

The jagged logo for the London 2012 Olympics has attracted a barrage of criticism, with thousands signing an online petition calling for it to be scrapped.

London Olympics chiefs defend logoupdated: Tue Jun 05 2007 14:09:00

London 2012 Olympics chiefs have defended the newly-unveiled logo following widespread public criticism that it was 'hideous' and a waste of money.

CNNMoney: FDA to consider depression-fighting machineupdated: Fri Jan 26 2007 11:07:00

Millions of Americans have gotten used to popping pills for depression, but the antidepressant of the future might be a machine that pulses magnetic waves through the brain.

CNNMoney: Pfizer gets an off-label messageupdated: Tue Mar 28 2006 12:24:00

Pfizer faces a lawsuit claiming it marketed the cholesterol-reducing drug Lipitor for non-approved purposes -- a claim it may hear a lot as states battle costs due to expanded Medicare drug coverage.

Epilepsy can't stop U.S. Olympic goalieupdated: Tue Feb 07 2006 14:25:00

Chanda Gunn's goal was to be in the goal crease for the U.S. Olympic women's hockey team, and she was not about to let epilepsy shut her out.

Haven't I seen this story before?updated: Fri Dec 16 2005 13:31:00

"I know I've been here before."

'Teflon sponge cured my pain'updated: Fri Dec 16 2005 07:47:00

Susan Cormier, from New Brunswick in Canada, developed a condition seven years ago where "gag-inducing" pain is the main symptom. Five years after her diagnosis, she had surgery, which involved inserting a tiny piece of Teflon sponge at the back of her ear. The pain has since gone. This is her story:

Bluetooth device to save stroke victims updated: Mon Aug 15 2005 11:15:00

A British computer scientist is developing a portable brain scanner that could help prevent people from suffering brain damage after they have a stroke.

Fortune: Therapy that gets inside your head--literallyupdated: Mon Jun 13 2005 00:01:00

Robert Fischell says inventing things is a two-stage process. "Stage one: Everyone says it's impossible," he explains. "Stage two: They say the solution was obvious all along." Fischell would know-...

FSB: Doctoring Day Careupdated: Sun May 01 2005 00:01:00

Carmen Gonzalez, 26, struggled for nearly a year to find child care for her 3-year-old daughter, who has epilepsy. The answer was Mercer County Children's Medical Daycare in Mercerville, N.J. Entre...

'Brain' in a dish flies flight simulatorupdated: Tue Nov 02 2004 10:14:00

A Florida scientist has developed a "brain" in a glass dish that is capable of flying a virtual fighter plane and could enhance medical understanding of neural disorders such as epilepsy.

Gregan will go on Australian tourupdated: Wed Oct 20 2004 09:25:00

George Gregan gave Australian rugby a boost when he confirmed his availability for next month's Wallaby tour to Europe.

CNNMoney: European stocks end higherupdated: Tue Apr 13 2004 12:22:00

European stocks finished higher on Tuesday, driven by economy-sensitive car makers as stellar U.S. data fanned economic recovery hopes, but fears that U.S. monetary policy might tighten soon capped sentiment.

Money Magazine: The Trouble With Humans Why rats and pigeons might make better investors than people doupdated: Wed Nov 01 2000 00:01:00

Humans have a remarkable ability to detect patterns. That's helped our species survive, enabling us to plant crops at the right time of year and evade wild animals. But when it comes to investing, ...

Fortune: THE INSIDE STORY ON THE BRAIN With the help of biotech tools, computerized scanners, and nine macaque monkeys, scientists have aupdated: Mon Dec 03 1990 00:01:00

WHEN HIS PARENTS brought 3-month-old Jacob Stark to UCLA's medical school last winter, he was stricken with infantile spasms, a pernicious form of epilepsy that starts at birth. Dozens of times a d...

Fortune: HERE COME POLITICAL ENTREPRENEURS And their model, for better or worse, will be Tony Coelho, the California Congressman who is tupdated: Mon Nov 21 1988 00:01:00

Cometh now another investigative reporter trumpeting the evils of how corporations, unions, and trade associations give money to Senators and Congressmen. His book is called Honest Graft; his name ...

Fortune: THE DEMOCRATS' NEW MONEY-RAISING CHAMP Congressman Coelho likes business PACs. It's where the money is. Business lobbyists like updated: Mon Jan 06 1986 00:01:00

QUICK NOW: Who's being called the best Democratic fund raiser since Lyndon Johnson? Senator Edward Kennedy? Wrong. Speaker Thomas P. ''Tip'' O'Neill? Wrong again. Tony Coelho, the 43-year-old, four...

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