Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

“There’s this old thought that somebody with Down syndrome won’t be able to get a job or live independently,” says Kishore Vellody, MD, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School ...

Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a heart rhythm problem that affects your heart's natural pacemaker. You may develop symptoms of SSS like dizziness, fainting, and fatigue. Treatment may include lifestyle ...

Down syndrome happens when a baby gets an extra copy of chromosome 21. More than 200,000 people in the United States live with Down syndrome. Typical health issues for people with Down syndrome ...

Weber's syndrome is often caused by a stroke in the midbrain. Common symptoms include sudden weakness and vision changes. Fast medical care is crucial for treating brain injuries like Weber's syndrome ...

The presentation of multiple sclerosis (MS) varies between individuals, and doctors can’t always diagnose the disease after one episode of MS-like symptoms. A single episode of neurological symptoms ...