A donor heart saved Charlotte Woodward's life 13 years ago. Now Woodward, 35, is fighting for others with Down syndrome or other disabilities to have the same chance. Research has shown that people ...

Scientists in Japan have used gene-editing technology to remove the extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome, at least ...

Uric acid is a chemical compound produced when the body breaks down purines, substances found in certain foods and drinks.

A study shows that congenital heart defects in Down syndrome are in part caused by increased dosage of the DYRK1A gene, which lies on chromosome 21, leading to reduced proliferation and ...

How does the CRISPR Down Syndrome breakthrough work to remove the extra chromosome 21? We are closer than ever to a world ...

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, is a rare stress-induced heart condition that is prevalent in women, but a recent study showed it may be deadly for men.

Cardiac expert Dr Jeremy London revealed what four lifestyle habits you should avoid to protect your heart health and stay ...

A chorus of health policy analysts and others warn President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will have "a devastating impact" ...

In the time before widespread vaccination, young children often lost their lives to devastating infectious diseases that ran ...

Of the 258 participants, 195 were cognitively asymptomatic, 34 had mild cognitive impairment, 23 had dementia, and six had an ...

Structural brain changes identified up to 15 years before Alzheimer's symptoms in people with Down syndrome by Sant Pau Research Institute ...