Fossil of Tina: Neanderthal child with Down Syndrome lived to at least age six.

The first case of a Neanderthal child with Down syndrome has been identified. The findings highlight that the Neanderthal showed care and support to...

FRIDAY, June 28, 2024 -- Scientists have documented the first case of Down syndrome in Neanderthals, a finding which also supports the notion that...

Skull anatomy shows the boy or girl would have been severely disabled, yet survived until the age of six

THE discovery of the remains of a Neanderthal girl dubbed ‘Tina’, in the Cova Negra site in Xativa, in Spain’s Valencia, has allowed scientists...

Caring for grandchildren might help older adults maintain their cognitive functioning. The study highlights the cognitive benefits of grandchild...

Speculative applications for renewables schemes are slowing clean electricity transition, study finds

Harvard study finds chronic loneliness raises stroke risk by 56% in adults over 50, highlighting the long-term impact of loneliness on health.

A six-year study finds that Mediterranean and DASH diets lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes.

A recent study has shown that adults who suffer from low back pain can significantly reduce the chances of future issues by walking on a regular...