At first glance, tics and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) can look remarkably similar. Both involve repeated behaviors that may seem involuntary, often start in childhood or adolescence, and ...

Ticks and the diseases they carry are the bane of those who frequent the outdoors. They can render the glory of an outing in the woods or along a stream into an ordeal of serious illness, even death.

This post was written by Chelsea Dale, M.S. Taylor’s mother noticed that her 8-year-old child was constantly sniffing but did not have a cold or allergies and was excessively blinking, head nodding, ...

Thousands of cases of tickborne diseases are reported annually in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. One of the latest victims was Kevin Redding, the executive director for ...

Tic disorders are conditions featuring sudden, non-rhythmic movements or vocalizations. A formal tic disorder diagnosis is determined by tic frequency, duration, and type. Tics are non-rhythmic ...

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 ...

Ever found yourself blinking rapidly without realising it? It could be your nose or ear flicks, or you suddenly clear your throat multiple times. These repetitive movements or sounds might seem ...