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A quick guide to understanding tremor
Tremor can occur in any part of the body and becomes a problem when it interferes with daily activities. Sometimes it can be a symptom...
Neurological disorders, Tremor
Parkinson’s disease explained
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system. PD is one of the most common nervous system disorders, especially among...
Neurological disorders, Parkinson's disease
4 discoveries beyond the brain
Neurodegenerative diseases—such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease (PD), Lewy body dementia (LBD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease)—affect...
NIH Research, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's disease
Meet Walter J. Koroshetz, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Dr. Walter J. Koroshetz has been fascinated by the brain and how it works from a young age. This curiosity, sparked by a chance encounter...
Meet the Director, Neurological disorders
Tourette syndrome: What you need to know
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological (nervous system) disorder. It causes involuntary, repetitive, and sudden movements or vocal sounds called “tics.” TS is a...
Tourette syndrome
Navigating a rare disease? The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center can help!
Millions of people in the United States live with a rare disease. While each individual disease may be uncommon, the people they affect often face...
Rare Diseases
6 ways to manage your fibromyalgia
If you’re living with fibromyalgia, it’s important to make time for self-care. It’s a chronic (long-lasting) condition that causes muscle pain and tenderness all over...
Fibromyalgia, Pain Management
Fibromyalgia: What you need to know
Fibromyalgia is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes muscle pain and tenderness all over the body. It can also cause extreme exhaustion and other symptoms....
Fibromyalgia
Can bacteria in your gut make you want to exercise?
Have you ever wondered why some people enjoy exercise while others find it unbearable? New research hints at a surprising connection: the gut microbiome! You...
NIH Research, Exercise
IBS: What you need to know
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a group of symptoms that occur together and cause pain in the abdomen. They also cause changes in your...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
How do we taste…and why does it go wrong?
Our sense of taste is important for our health and happiness. Taste helps us make choices about the foods we eat and stops us from...
Oral Health, Taste disorders
Gum disease: By the numbers
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a leading threat to dental health and the most common cause of tooth loss. Gum disease is...
Gum Disease, Dental Health, Oral Health
More than two decades of NIH research gives answers on a rare disease affecting bones, skin, and the endocrine system
Why do patients with fibrous dysplasia/McCune-Albright Syndrome break their bones so easily? Or hit puberty as early as infancy? Or sometimes lose their vision...
NIH Research, Rare Diseases, Dental Health, Skin Conditions
Your smile (and mouth) can tell you more than you might think
While you might not realize it, your mouth plays an important role in your health and well-being. Good oral health is about more than just...
Dental Health, Oral Health
