Dear Doctor K: My young daughter will suddenly blink her eyes or twitch her nose repeatedly, for no good reason. The doctor says she has tics, a condition of her nervous system. Will this go away, and ...

A recent study published in Neurology highlights a concerning gap in diagnosing Tourette syndrome (TS) in women. Researchers found that women with TS are less likely to be diagnosed and, when they are ...

Tourette syndrome is diagnosed when both motor and vocal tics persist for more than one year before age 18. CBIT is the first-line behavioral therapy and is effective in both in-person and virtual ...

A meta-analysis of multiple studies into the genetic background of Tourette's syndrome (TS) - a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by chronic involuntary motor and vocal tics - finds that ...

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 ...

This column is an update of one that ran originally in January 2103. DEAR DOCTOR K: My young daughter will suddenly blink her eyes or twitch her nose repeatedly, for no good reason. The doctor says ...

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 ...

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 ...

A meta-analysis of multiple studies into the genetic background of Tourette's syndrome (TS) -- a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by chronic involuntary motor and vocal tics -- finds that ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: My young daughter will suddenly blink her eyes or twitch her nose repeatedly for no good reason. The doctor says she has "tics," a condition of her nervous system. Will this go away, ...