The series turned a voyeuristic lens to people with unusual habits, but it did raise awareness of various compulsive ...

More than 100 years after it was first described, hemineglect—also known as unilateral spatial neglect, or unilateral inattention—is still one of the most fascinating and mysterious of the ...

In the quest for a restful night, we often overlook the myriad of sleep disorders that can drastically affect our lives. From the more commonly known conditions like sleep deprivation, restless legs ...

The discovery of a rare sleep disorder could be a treasure trove of answers to Parkinson's and dementia. StockPhotoPro - stock.adobe.com In 1982, retiree Donald Dorff was the first person to be ...

Through studying a genetic condition known to exist in only two individuals, scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and their colleagues have uncovered new ...

Mood disorders include depressive disorders and bipolar disorders. These types of psychiatric disorders affect a person’s emotions and may cause severe lows, called depression, and highs, called mania ...

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 ...