In Canada, "the average lifespan of someone with Down syndrome is about 60 years old," said Dr. Brian Skotko, senior author ...

Led by Ryotaro Hashizume at Mie University, the research team demonstrated that CRISPR can be used to remove the extra copy of chromosome 21 - the fundamental cause of Down syndrome ...

Cornell-led study reveals promising RNA biomarkers for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), offering ...

"Adults with Down syndrome might not be able to communicate their symptoms as clearly or go to a doctor early. So preventive care is very important — otherwise we'll miss those diagnoses," said Heidi ...

TORONTO — Janet Charchuk knows that having Down syndrome puts her at higher risk of getting Alzheimer's disease at a younger age than the average person.

This approach of using a name to label and identify a health issue has had success in the past. In 2012, a team of experts put forth the term genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) to describe ...

Yes, your heart has thyroid receptors too. An overactive thyroid revs up many of your bodily systems, including your heart.

A Cleveland Clinic expert doctor reveals how many wipes it should take to complete, and what it means when nature seems to ...

A large study of ME/CFS included more than 15,000 people and identified eight locations in the genome linked to the disease.

People with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, appear to have eight genetic signals that ...

Justin Timberlake has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, an infection caused by tick bites. See what stars like Justin Bieber ...