Since the onset of the pandemic, specialists around the globe have seen a spike in young patients that have developed tics. And some have pointed to social media, particularly TikTok, as a factor.

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...

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 ...

ADHD and tics are separate but closely related conditions. About one in five people with ADHD also have a tic disorder. Jump to Key Takeaways. Tics are sudden, repetitive actions that people cannot ...

At first glance, tics and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) can look remarkably similar. Both involve repeated behaviors that may seem involuntary, often start in childhood or adolescence, and ...

This post was written by Chelsea Dale, M.S. Taylor’s mother noticed that her 8-year-old child was constantly sniffing but did not have a cold or allergies and was excessively blinking, head nodding, ...