Functional tics are dramatic, involuntary movements or sounds usually made in response to a trigger. While similar to other tic disorders, they have different causes and treatment options. Functional ...

Experiencing unexplained movement symptoms? Discover the different tardive syndromes linked to psychiatric medications. If you’ve noticed uncontrollable, repetitive movements in your body, you might ...

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors have observed an increase in teen girls experiencing tics — or what appears to be verbal and motor tics. “Tics are sudden, repetitive, non-rhythmic ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky As a fifth grader growing up in Stratford, Bridget Phelan-Nelson used to shout the ...

News Nation host Chris Cuomo was seen chuckling during an interview with a TikToker who has Tourette’s Syndrome. During the interview, Baylen Dupree, 21, who uses her TikTok to raise awareness and ...