According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ), about 1 in 700 babies in the U.S. is born with Down syndrome, which equates to about 5,100 births per year. While many cases are ...

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Colorful, mismatched socks will be worn by area residents on March 21 – not due to lost socks, but to observe World Down ...

What is Guillain-Barré syndrome? Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS ... Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen. Before your visit, write down questions you want answered. Bring someone ...

Ever heard of a liger? Or how about a zonkey? If you're unfamiliar, crossbreeding is the strengthening of the species genes of one animal by breeding with a stronger mate of another animal. Sometimes ...

Studies reveal that people with Down syndrome (DS) have over a 90% lifetime risk of developing dementia caused by Alzheimer's ...

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Chronic fatigue syndrome — also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) OR systemic exertional intolerance disease (SEID)— is a serious, chronic illness that can ...

But for a small number of children, the infection triggers strange behavioral changes known as PANDAS syndrome. PANDAS stands for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with ...

Instead of having 46 chromosomes, those who have a trisomy have 47 chromosomes (though there are other possibilities with Klinefelter syndrome discussed below). Many people are familiar with Down ...

Cushing syndrome occurs due to abnormally high levels of cortisol, which is commonly related to steroid use. Symptoms include weight gain, thinning skin, fluid retention, and stretch marks ...