Women with down syndrome face higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease: Study

Women with down syndrome face higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease: Study

New Delhi: Women with Down syndrome have more advanced signs of Alzheimer's disease than men do, according to research.  However, the average age of Down syndrome diagnosis is the same for both men and women, said the University of California, Irvine. The study suggests that women with Down syndrome may carry a higher burden of beta amyloid and phosphorylated tau -- two hallmark Alzheimer's proteins -- than men. It was particularly high in the o…

Women with Down syndrome at high risk of Alzheimer’s disease:...

Last Updated on August 13, 2025 by Team THIP New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Women with Down syndrome have more advanced signs of Alzheimer’s disease than men do, according to research. However, the average age of Down syndrome diagnosis is the same for both men and women, said the University of California, Irvine. The study […] The post Women with Down syndrome at high risk of Alzheimer’s disease: Study appeared first on THIP Media.