What neurodivergent people really think about the words used to describe them
Labels like autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia are not new. But the way we understand them is changing.
Apr 13, 2026
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Tic Disorders
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Can medicinal cannabis help kids' autism, ADHD or Tourette's? Here's what we know so far
In the past 10 years or so, there has been a lot of interest to see if medicinal cannabis can help children with emotional and behavioral problems—the ones associated with conditions such as autism, ADHD (attention-deficit ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Frozen on the ice: The brain science behind perfect Olympic timing
Olympic skiers, bobsledders and speed skaters all have to master one critical moment: when to start. As athletes prepare for the upcoming Winter Olympics, that split second is in the spotlight because when everyone is fast, ...
Feb 5, 2026
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Rodent study reveals different signaling codes for learned skills and clues about human movement disorders
Among the many wonders of the brain is its ability to master learned movements—a dance step, piano sonata, or tying our shoes—acquired through trial-and-error practice. For decades, neuroscientists have known that these tasks ...
Aug 11, 2025
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New research reveals crushing burden of Tourette syndrome and related disorders
The new research into Tourette syndrome has found that 1 in 2 children with a tic-related disorder have thought about ending their life, while 1 in 10 children and 1 in 4 affected adults have attempted suicide.
Jun 2, 2025
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Exploring sex differences in neurological conditions
Conditions such as Tourette syndrome (TS), schizophrenia, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have sex differences with unknown mechanisms. These sex-specific mechanisms may inform the development of more ...
May 12, 2025
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Study finds cellular differences in Tourette patients' brain tissue
The biological roots of Tourette disorder occur in the basal ganglia, structures deep in the brain involved in the control of movement—particularly learned motor routines and habits. However, the role of individual cells ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Tourette syndrome often overlooked in girls
Tourette syndrome is not being diagnosed promptly in women with the condition.
Jan 17, 2025
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Study explores how Tourette syndrome differs by sex
Tourette syndrome is currently diagnosed about three times more frequently in males than in females. A new study finds that female individuals are less likely to be diagnosed with the syndrome, take longer to receive a diagnosis ...
Jan 15, 2025
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Regulator recommends two devices to reduce the severity of tics in people with Tourette syndrome
Two technologies that are based on research by University of Nottingham experts to reduce the severity of tics in people with Tourette syndrome (TS) are closer to patient use after being recommended in draft guidance by NICE.
Nov 21, 2024
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