Have you ever heard of pseudobulbar affect or PBA? If you answered no, you're not alone. Charles Darwin first described this health condition now known as PBA more than 130 years ago, but many ...

Two sets of published diagnostic criteria are available to help differentiate PBA from depression. The first set of diagnostic criteria was developed by Poeck in 1969. 3 These 4 criteria include: ...

Although pseudobulbar affect (PBA)—which is characterized by uncontrollable and exaggerated or inappropriate laughing or crying—typically occurs in people with certain neurological conditions or brain ...

Uncontrolled laughing or crying can be more than just a surprising emotional reaction, it may signal a neurological condition called pseudobulbar affect (PBA). PBA causes sudden, involuntary emotional ...

In the complex tapestry of human emotions, shedding tears transcends the boundaries of mere sorrow, becoming a potent expression that delves into deeper facets of the human psyche. If you or someone ...

Babies older than 3 months who cry uncontrollably without reason are at greater risk of suffering from lower IQ, hyperactivity and discipline problems in childhood, new research has found. Persistent ...

Every time Cheryl publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox! Enter your email By clicking “Sign up”, you agree to receive emails from ...