Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

Researchers have conclusively identified the genetic cause of a rare, progressive movement disorder. A rare extra-long version of a gene appears to cause nerve cells to become poisoned by toxic ...

Dopamine deficiency occurs when levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine are low, affecting movement, emotions, sleep, and cognitive function. It is linked to various health conditions, such as ...

Dysdiadochokinesia is the inability to perform quick, alternating movements, such as opening and closing a fist or tapping a foot. It is usually a symptom of an underlying health condition that ...

Tremors can happen due to movement disorders like Parkinson's disease and dystonia. Treatments include medications like beta-blockers and anti-seizure drugs. Physical and occupational therapy can help ...

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways Involuntary muscle movements happen when your body moves without you ...

DEAR ERIC: I am a young adult with a movement disorder similar to Parkinson’s. It causes uncontrollable, violent, jerky, muscle movements, called dyskinesias, in nearly every part of my body. These ...

A neurologic disorder is any condition that affects the brain and nerves throughout the body. Common neurologic conditions in children include epilepsy, cerebral palsy, attention deficit hyperactivity ...