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Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain becomes disrupted, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and, sometimes, loss of conscious...

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. A stroke is a ...

Neurosurgeons at Mayo Clinic Health System are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of the entire nervous system, including your brain, spinal cord and spinal column, as well as the nerves throughou...

Almost everyone experiences at least one headache at some time during his or her life. According to the World Health Organization, about 50% of all adults have regular headaches. They can slow yo...

Learn more about epilepsy with these facts: You can’t swallow your tongue during a seizure. It’s physically impossible. You should never force something into the mouth of someone ...

Doctors generally classify seizures as either focal or generalized, based on the abnormal brain activity. Focal seizures Seizures that appear to result from abnormal activity in just one area of your...

Medications are typically the first line of treatment for patients with epilepsy. However, vagus nerve stimulation may be helpful if you continue to struggle with breakthrough seizures. It has effect...

Scott Gunderson Scott is a typical working father of three young children. His days are full of work meetings, play dates, golf games and helping manage his busy family’s calendar. He also is a ...

Getting immediate medical attention after the first signs of a stroke increases the possibility that you may receive clot-dissolving therapies (such as TPA) or other clot-retrieving procedures in time...

While everyone is at risk for stroke, you have the power to help protect yourself. Start by following the 10 tips listed here, getting regular checkups and treatment for any existing conditions, and a...