For centuries, mental illness and physical disease have been viewed as two distinct categories, each with its own field of study, its own doctors, and its own menu of treatments.

For centuries, mental illness and physical disease have been viewed as two distinct categories, each with its own field of ...

Scientists have just identified a previously unknown neurodevelopmental disorder, giving families the diagnosis they've been 'waiting years for'. Researchers at the University of Bristol shared their ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

Spread the loveA groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Boulder has unveiled significant genetic connections between mental health disorders and physical illnesses. Published in Nature ...

Although mental disorders have multifactorial causes, genetics can explain some of them, yet this field remains largely unexplored in terms of guiding diagnoses and treatments. In the largest study of ...

"It's a slow-moving train wreck," Mike Graglia says about his 12-year-old son Tony's rare genetic disease with no cure. Caused by a tiny fluke of nature—a mutation in a gene known as a SYNGAP1—the non ...

Rare growth disorders are a diverse group of uncommon conditions that affect an individual’s physical development. They may stem from genetic mutations, hormonal imbalances, or other complex factors.

It impacts roughly 1 in 300 Americans — and puts people at a higher risk of developing cancer before age 50.