122 Search Results for "down syndrome"

After their three-year-old son’s diagnosis, a family from Texas built a backyard playground for him to enjoy. Colton Costa has the rare Hurler syndrome, also known as MPS 1. It affects many different organs and tissues in the body causing heart disease, cognitive impairment, respiratory issues, skeletal abnormalities, among many other symptoms. There’s no cure...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist

Dementia is a disease that we typically only associate with older adults. Sadly, in very rare cases, it can also affect children. This three-year-old little girl in the UK is suffering from childhood dementia. Her parents are now trying to raise awareness and funds for this extremely rare disease. Little Girl Suffering From Childhood Dementia...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer

Walker Myrick always had a special connection with his twin brother, Willis. However, Walker never actually knew his brother. Willis had died in the womb at 24 weeks from twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). However, Walker visits his brother’s grave and talks to Willis. For instance, after Walker’s first day of kindergarten, he asked...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist