The myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are disorders of the haematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow, that result in a decreased production of blood cells. MDS mainly affects patients aged 70 and ...

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has initiated a national conversation about the inclusion and recognition of intersex persons within Nigeria’s healthcare system, seeking to address ...

Under questioning by state Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D), Hopper first claimed that biological sex and gender identity are ...

Researchers identified walking impairment and malarial disease sustained by Tutankhamun, supported by the discovery of canes and an afterlife pharmacy in his tomb.

April 9, 2025 – Seattle Children’s Research Institute scientists have developed a preclinical model of Leigh syndrome displaying the condition’s typical effects, including disordered swallowing and ...

I blurted out. My voice mirrored my grandmother’s. I don’t remember if the child was experiencing a specific ailment commonly coupled with his Down syndrome, such as leukemia or a structural heart or ...

For those who have difficulty falling asleep to begin with, restless leg syndrome (RLS) is like driving a nail into the coffin of constant nocturnal wakefulness. I haven’t been diagnosed but I do ...

The daughter Kelly, a 27-year-old with Down syndrome, is independent and capable of taking care of herself. Her mother, Agnes, has sacrificed much and fought hard for Kelly over the years.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Celine Dion is "getting back into the swing of things" after being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome in 2022. However, the singer – who turns 57 on March 30 – first noticed symptoms in 2008 ...

Breakthrough Australian research in the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome is bringing hope to thousands of people living with debilitating exhaustion and pain that can take years to identify.