Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a long-term deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine). It involves two brain disorders that often occur together: Wernicke encephalopathy ...

The star shares James, who is non-verbal, with his ex-partner, Kim Bordenave. He has Angelman syndrome - a rare disorder that affects the nervous system and causes developmental delays among other ...

Ganser syndrome is a rare and somewhat controversial diagnosis. It was first described by Siegbert Ganser in 1898 and is sometimes called "prison psychosis" because it was first observed in ...

Toxic shock syndrome (also called “TSS”) is a rare but serious condition that affects many systems in your body at once. It is caused when your immune system reacts to toxins produced by bacteria.

And do you also have a tummy ache? If so, you might just have “good girl syndrome” — so says Diane Lange, a therapist and “positive living expert” whose most recent book, “Worthy ...

Metabolic syndrome is a disorder of energy use and storage. This syndrome is characterized by central obesity, dyslipidaemia, raised blood pressure and high blood sugar levels. Patients with ...

Tree man syndrome, or epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV), is a rare, incurable skin disorder that makes people highly susceptible to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The disease can lead to ...

Here's why—and how to avoid so-called reheated rice syndrome. Worried? Don’t be. We consulted food safety experts to find out what causes reheated rice syndrome and how to prevent it.

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) describes a set of symptoms that affect the genitourinary tract, including vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and urinary problems. Menopause is a ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) involves changes in the frequency or form of bowel movements and lower abdominal pain. Diet, stress, not getting enough sleep, and changes in gut bacteria may all ...