Disorders

Penn Nerve Center

New Penn Nerve Center assembles interdisciplinary team to treat challenging disorders

Children's Health

Millions of American children may have a little known visual-spatial learning disorder, medical experts say

non-verbal learning disorders

Children's Health

Premature infants are at greatest risk for developing cerebral palsy

Premature infants are at greatest risk for cerebral palsy

6 tips for coping with social anxiety

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SMart Center helps children with selective mutism find their voice

Carroll - Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum SMart Center Selective Mutism

Everything you need to know about ADHD

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Here's the scoop on misophonia — the disorder that makes people sensitive to certain sounds

misophonia sound sensitivity

Tori and Nick Foles tackling disorder that causes constant dizziness

Sleep trackers actually may make you sleep worse, study finds

Sleep Stock Photo

Extreme videogaming will soon be labeled a mental illness

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Alcohol consumption is rising among all Americans, but most staggering for seniors

Penn Medicine researcher highlights health dangers of ending DACA

Special lights for Ben Franklin Bridge will highlight causes and events

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South Jersey man to be featured on TLC show 'Two in A Million'

Kenny Krips

CDC: Women of child-bearing age shouldn't drink alcohol unless using contraception

Loud chewing drive you crazy? You're the one with the problem

South Jersey 'superheroes' raise awareness, funds for boy's bone disorder

AJ's Avengers

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