When the aging brain misfires, the results can be astonishing and a little alarming.

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes constant feelings of hunger, as well as poor muscle tone and low levels of sex hormones.

The number of Americans living with chronic fatigue syndrome is beginning to become more clear. An estimated 3.3 million U.S. adults have the disorder, which affects multiple body systems and causes ...

Treating the conditions related to Schmidt syndrome is important to avoid life threatening complications. Schmidt syndrome is a rare autoimmune condition that causes people to experience type 1 ...

Cogan’s syndrome (CS) is an autoimmune condition. Characteristic features of CS include inflammation of the inner ears and eyes, which can lead to vision difficulties, hearing loss, and dizziness.

Achenbach syndrome is a rare, benign condition that involves swollen and bruised-looking (or “blue”) fingers and toes. It is not connected to other health conditions but may mimic their symptoms.

Functional gastrointestinal disorders, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), aren’t just common anymore; they’re becoming the ...

Carcinoid syndrome affects certain people who have neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Carcinoid syndrome can occur when an NET secretes hormones into the bloodstream. This can cause symptoms such as facial ...

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), metaphyseal dysplasia, adrenal hypoplasia congenita, and genital anomalies (IMAGe) syndrome is a multisystem disorder. Infants affected with IMAGe syndrome are ...

Early in the course of the development of these agents, haloperidol was found to cause not only hypokinetic and hyperkinetic motor disorders but also a potentially fatal syndrome of muscle rigidity ...

There’s never a dull moment during the first year of parenthood. One minute you’re celebrating a joyous milestone; the next, you’re in the doctor’s office learning about flat head syndrome. Although ...