According to Lindsey, a mom of three, that instinct to protect and comfort his sister hasn’t faded with time. Instead, it ...

Teenagers with Down syndrome experience many of the same emotional and hormonal changes as their peers. Their teenage years can also offer the opportunity to expand their functional and social skills.

The incidence of kidney disease is substantially higher in patients with Down syndrome than in control individuals from the general population, a Danish cohort study finds.

Barbie worked with the National Down Syndrome Society to bring the doll to life. Barbie is marking a new first in the doll's 64-year history. On Tuesday, Mattel unveiled the first-ever Barbie doll ...

Of having her daughter Aria, Kirstin Czernek says, "I fell instantly in love and it opened my eyes to the Down syndrome community as a whole" Kirstin Czernek always wanted a big family — though she ...

Ashley Engele writes an essay to her former self about what to expect. Ashley Engele and her family announce she is pregnant with their third child. Ashley Engele — -- Editor's note: Recently, ...

With early intervention, multidisciplinary therapy and training, children with special needs can mainstream themselves, says ...

Elevated plasma p-tau217 signaled cognitive decline and dementia risk in people with Down syndrome. High p-tau217 and GFAP levels predicted future amyloid buildup. Down syndrome-related Alzheimer's ...

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. Along with causing intellectual disability and physical health issues, this condition may make a person more prone to ...

Emma McLean is a 6-year-old girl who loves Taylor Swift, reading books, playing the drums and hanging with her little sister. While Emma has Down syndrome — specifically a rare type called Mosaic Down ...

A significant Danish study revealed that individuals with Down syndrome face substantially higher risks of acute and chronic ...

Nick Safier and his little brother Gabe share the best ritual. When Nick, 28, leaves home and returns, his brother Gabe, 21, who has Down syndrome, gives him a big hug and a kiss on the nose.