Scientists Discover First Case of Down Syndrome in Neanderthals

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• June 28, 2024
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Scientists have documented the first case of Down syndrome in Neanderthals, a finding which also supports the notion that these cousins of modern man were capable of providing care ...

Most Kids With Down Syndrome Have Sleep Apnea, But New Implant Can Help

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 11, 2024
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Four-year-old Theo Scott was born with Down syndrome, and since the age of 1 he's also had to wear a CPAP device whenever he sleeps, to help ease his sleep apnea.

He's not alone: E...

Two-Thirds of Severe COVID Survivors Face Health Issues Months Later

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 11, 2024
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People who survive a long and harrowing bout of COVID-19 do not emerge unscathed from their illness, a new study warns.

Two-thirds of severe COVID patients still have physical, psyc...

Remains Show Prehistoric Peoples Cared for Those With Down Syndrome

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 21, 2024
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Rare gene-driven defects such as Down syndrome have occurred among human beings for many thousands of years, a new analysis of ancient DNA has revealed.

Not only did the birth defects exist, but these infants were often buried with care by their community. That suggests ...

Children With Down Syndrome More Vulnerable to Leukemia

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• November 1, 2023
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While new treatments for leukemia have improved outcomes for many patients, children with Down syndrome have not benefited as much.

These young people are at increased risk for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and have higher rates of relapse and treatment-related harm...

Better Health Care Access Is Helping People With Down Syndrome Live Longer

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• October 19, 2023
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Americans with Down syndrome have a critical lifeline in Medicaid insurance, new research confirms.

But the publicly funded insurance program will have to respond to rising numbers of older adults with Down syndrome, researchers say.

"As more people with Down syndr...

Science Reveals Links Between Down Syndrome & Alzheimer's

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• November 22, 2022
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The genetic abnormality that drives Down syndrome causes the same sort of abnormal brain plaques and protein tangles that are found in Alzheimer's disease patients, a new study reports.

Amyloid beta plaques and tau tangles have long been associated with Alzheimer's disea...

In Small Study, Hormone Boosts Thinking Skills in Men With Down Syndrome

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• September 1, 2022
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Men with Down syndrome may think and remember better when treated with a brain hormone normally associated with f...

One Factor Is Key to Healthy Eating for Kids With Down Syndrome

• By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• August 31, 2022
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When it comes to food, kids with Down syndrome have definite likes and dislikes -- and a food's texture is crucial.

Food with a crispy, oily mouthfeel generally get a big thumbs-up, while brittle or gooey foods get a thumbs-down.

But picky food choices can result ...

Tongue Stimulator Shows Promise as Sleep Apnea Treatment in Kids With Down Syndrome

• By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
• April 22, 2022
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Children with Down syndrome are more likely than other kids to have sleep apnea, and existing treatments often fail to work.

Now, an implanted device that stimulates tongue nerves shows promise in reducing their sleep disruptions, a new study finds.

A device calle...