National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Rett syndrome: an overview of this rare genetic disorder
What is Rett syndrome? Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disorder in which a child’s early growth and development regresses...
Rare Diseases
Weathering a rare childhood disorder
As a chief foreign correspondent for NBC News over the past 15 years, Richard Engel has covered wars and conflicts around...
Rare Diseases
“Ouch, that hurts!” The science of pain
Almost all of us have experienced pain of some kind. It’s the most common reason why people seek medical care....
Pain
Paralympic snowboarder Amy Purdy isn’t slowing down
About 24 years ago, Amy Purdy lost her legs, spleen, and hearing in one ear from a deadly blood infection. Since...
Medical Technology
When migraine turns chronic
Migraine is a leading cause of disability in the United States. For a subset of people who have it, migraine...
Migraine
Migraine: What you need to know
Migraine is a neurological condition (meaning that it’s a disease of the nervous system) that is associated with severe headaches...
Migraine
Migraines: What you need to know
Migraines are more than just a headache. They can sometimes cause vomiting, exhaustion, irritability, and intense pain that can make...
Migraine
Helping friends and family understand migraines
Many people with migraines experience stigma. For example, others may not believe their migraine pain is real or that bad,...
Migraine
Not all headaches are the same
Brianna Shevlin, a 34-year-old educational reading specialist, has had migraines since she was in high school. "I don't think...
Migraine
Why short breaks help you learn
Taking short breaks can be just as important as practice in helping you master a new skill, according to a...
LearningPersonal Story
One family’s journey to find epilepsy answers
As an infant, Kai Johnson struggled to reach developmental milestones on time. He sat up and crawled late, and he...
Epilepsy, Personal Story, Children and TeenagersA personal approach to stroke treatment
Gregory Symko, D.C., is a chiropractor who specializes in helping people with brain issues related to stroke. He helps...
Stroke, Personal Story, Children and Teenagers