Mass hysteria rare, but usually seen in girls

Fifteen teenage girls report a mysterious outbreak of spasms, tics and seizures in upstate New York. But tests find nothing physically wrong.

Emotional upheaval linked to mass hysteria; rare but more often seen in girls

ATLANTA - Fifteen teenage girls report a mysterious outbreak of spasms, tics and seizures in upstate New York. But tests find nothing physically wrong.

Teen Volunteers in Action fundraiser

Teen Volunteers in Action held one of its two annual parent luncheons last week, to conduct business, socialize and welcome a guest speaker. Nearly 90 mothers of teenage boys attended the event, including three past presidents of the volunteer organization.

Mysterious Tics in Teen Girls: What Is Mass Psychogenic Illness?

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Doctors stumped over causes of U.S. hysteria outbreaks

Sufferers describe mysterious outbreak of spasms, tics, seizures, skin sensations and other bizarre symptoms, but government doctors find no physical cause

Mass hysteria cause a mystery

Teenage girls account for most of recorded cases ATLANTA - Fifteen teenage girls report a mysterious outbreak of spasms, tics and seizures in upstate New York. But tests find nothing physically wrong.

Competitive Soccer Linked to Increased Injuries and Menstrual Dysfunction in Girls

Regular warm-up exercises can significantly decrease ACL injury risk