Autism is thought to affect about one of every 36 American children. New research has shown that it may be possible to diagnose the disorder in some kids with a relatively simple test that assesses ...

Dementia. It is a brain condition that causes loss of cognitive function, which includes thinking, remembering and reasoning. It can also affect a person's ability to perform daily activities. It is a ...

I was about eight years old when I first got glasses. My mum had noticed me starting to shuffle ever closer towards the television, squinting at the screen, to watch Pokemon. I was reading Jacqueline ...

Isla Edwards was just 7 years old when a routine eye exam determined she has a rare, incurable disease that can lead to early onset dementia. The Texas girl, now 10, went to the doctor in 2021 to ...

The “follow my finger” test is part of a brief eye movement exam to help diagnose stroke Clinicians may soon have a simple method for diagnosing stroke in patients complaining of dizziness, nausea, ...