Tics take the form of abnormal, repetitive, and unintentional movements or vocalizations that do not follow any rhythm or pattern. Provisional tic disorder, previously known as transient tic disorder, ...

Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that involves abnormal extra movements, or sounds that can be sudden and unwanted. In order to make the diagnosis of Tourette syndrome, these vocal and ...

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. An unusual surge of new-onset tics in patients with no prior history of these disorders, has been ...

There was also a rise in tic disorders among teen girls during COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning of a rise in eating and tic disorders among teenage girls during the ...

The sudden onset of tics and tic-like behavior likely have to do with stress and certain types of social media use. Credit: martin-dm / Getty Images Every year, children and their parents seek medical ...