The random episode triggered a cascade of medical appointments that led her to one possible answer: stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms.

What Is Fragile X Syndrome? Fragile X syndrome, also known as Martin-Bell syndrome, is a genetic condition that affects a child's learning, behavior, appearance, and health. Symptoms can be mild ...

Tourette syndrome is a neurological (nervous system) tic disorder. It causes people to make sudden movements or sounds they can’t control. These are called tics. For example, someone with ...

Overcoming imposter syndrome involves changing a person's mindset about their own abilities. Imposters feel like they don’t belong, so acknowledging their expertise and accomplishments is key ...

Asperger's syndrome refers to a high-functioning form of autism. Although it was once classified as its own condition, Asperger’s is no longer an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and ...

Sep. 25, 2024 — People with Down syndrome face a higher risk of developing leukemia. Now researchers explain why, by identifying specific changes in blood cells of people with Down ...