According to a story from PR Newswire, the pharmaceutical company Therapix Biosciences recently announced the results of a Phase IIa study for its drug candidate THX-110. The therapy is indicated…
A new cannabis treatment is going into trial in Australia to treat patients with Tourette syndrome, reports The Courier Mail. This will be the first study in Australia to use…
Last year, then sixteen-year-old Joshua Martineau who has Kabuki syndrome and Tourette syndrome, had a challenging experience at his local Cineplex. According to ChCh, Joshua was excited to celebrate his birthday. He…
A new study suggests the application of electric shock reduces the effects of Tourette syndrome. Stimulating the brain with electricity shows reduction in vocal, and motor tics. Keep reading to…
Amir Khan is one of the leading athletes from Singapore. He competes in mixed martial arts, and has made a name for himself in ONE Championship. He's tough, fast, and…
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a rare, and widely misunderstood neurological condition. It causes involuntary vocalizations or movements, which are called tics. This can appear in many forms: repetitive throat clearing…
Jane Hamilton, a student at Century High School, Minnesota, has Tourette Syndrome, which is a disorder of the nervous system that can cause involuntary vocalizations and movements, which are commonly known…
According to the Times Recorder, Estelle is living with Tourette syndrome, which is a disorder of the nervous system. Those who suffer from the disorder exhibit uncontrolled, unwanted sounds or…
What should you know about Tourette syndrome? How can you explain it to your child? These are probably just a few questions you may have if your child has been…
According to the Daily Mail, 18-year-old Lewis Nickell from Northern Ireland has Tourette syndrome. The condition is characterized by a mixture of voluntary noises and movements referred to as tics.…
According to SBS Australia, Duncan Whitcombe and his son Bailey are both living with a rare neurological condition: Tourette syndrome. Duncan has had Tourette's since he was 10. At that…
According to an awesome story in DelRay Newspaper, Kelsey Diamantis had always dreamed of going to the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs to watch the horse race. While thinking about…
The coaches noticed teenager Amaris Tyynismaa during a 5K race as she ran past some of best distance runners in the South. They admired her long strides as she ran faster than…
Eryn Gaffney, now 20, was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at the age of nine. Tourette syndrome occurs as a result of the basal ganglia misfiring. This is the part of…
Two years ago, Lucas wouldn't go anywhere near water. Last month, he tackled a swimming challenge, and he did so in support of a cause that's close to home. Lucas…
Jamie has been living with Tourette syndrome, so bad that she was not able to perform many of her daily activities. She would often avoid going to places outside of her…
Fact: Tourette syndrome (TS) is recognized as a neurological condition that affects the brain and nervous system. About 1 out of 100 people are affected by this condition that's frequently…
Canadian, Barb Charboneau, felt something was wrong with her around the age of 11. Years later, she was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome. Then it took many more years for her…
A year ago, a WUSA9 News reporter named Nikki Burdine of Dumfries, Virginia shared her personal story with the world. She revealed that she has Tourette’s syndrome. In her news…
Want to put your money where your feet are to benefit Tourette syndrome awareness? Well, if you're in Canada on Sunday, March 26th, the West Grey-Ayton Chapter of Tourette Canada will…
Kudos to the BBC for their documentary: Employable Me for bringing to light the plight of people living with Tourette syndrome (TS)! Tourette syndrome is seriously stigmatized, which adds layers of…
I just read a Tourette syndrome (TS) post: What People Don’t Understand About Tourette Syndrome: A Lot which I think was pretty informative. In the piece, I learned about a…
Happy December Friends! Ah, the week after Thanksgiving is always easy for me knowing Christmas is just a few weeks away! This week, we have a story about a doctor with…
I once heard that the difference between a good performance and a stellar one is transcendence—going beyond what’s written in the script or a song sheet. And, in my personal…
Few conditions are as widely misunderstood as Tourette Syndrome, and sadly, even fewer are so readily targeted for cheap laughs and rude humor. The reality of living with Tourette’s is…
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