Genetic prion disease generally manifests with cognitive difficulties, poor muscle control and abrupt jerking movements of ...

New research reveals that prion disease mutations can alter the structure of neuron synapses long before symptoms emerge.

Overcoming imposter syndrome involves changing a person's mindset about their own abilities. Imposters feel like they don’t belong, so acknowledging their expertise and accomplishments is key ...

The most common cause of inherited prion diseases is the E200K mutation of the prion protein (PrP). It is often thought that this mutation causes disease by making PrP more susceptible to misfolding ...

Other human prion diseases include Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome and Fatal Familial Insomnia, both of which, like ...

Sitting for prolonged periods is known to raise the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity — but it can also contribute to "dead butt syndrome," according to health experts who ...

Asperger's syndrome refers to a high-functioning form of autism. Although it was once classified as its own condition, Asperger’s is no longer an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and ...

If you've been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, or are worried you might have it, here are some questions to ask your doctor. The best treatment for metabolic syndrome rests with you.

Marfan syndrome is an inherited, or genetic, disease that affects your body's connective tissue, which gives strength, support, and elasticity to tendons, cartilage, heart valves, blood vessels ...

It’s a rather cheeky nickname but “dead butt syndrome” is a real thing. And it can cause real problems. No ifs, ands or buts about that. “Dead butt syndrome” is the nickname for gluteal ...

A woman with Down's syndrome has lost her appeal over a law that allows abortion up until birth for a foetus with the condition. Heidi Crowter, 27, from Coventry said she was "angry that the ...

Ninety per cent of women whose unborn babies are diagnosed with Down's syndrome choose to have an abortion, which is legal right up until birth. But campaigners say expectant parents are routinely ...