Cork-based researchers’ breakthrough could reduce seizures for those with epilepsy
Researchers in Ireland have announced a technology breakthrough that will help people with drug-resistant epilepsy. The team at IPIC, the SFI Research Centre for Photonics at the Tyndall National Institute at UCC in Cork, has partnered with Belgium-based preclinical...
Holistic Health: Six Proven Benefits You Should Know
Cannabidiol, or CBD as it’s often known, is a compound found in marijuana. CBD is extracted from the plant and does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which is the psychoactive ingredient that gives users a “high” feeling. CBD users have the option to ingest,...
New areas of DNA bring hope for epilepsy
The Epilepsy Society is proud to be part of ground-breaking research which has revealed 26 potential new sites for epilepsy in our DNA, including 19 which are thought to be linked to Genetic Generalized Epilepsy. Additionally, the research has identified 29 genes...
