On World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, we remember Dr. Jérôme Lejeune, a Catholic doctor on his way to sainthood.

Children with Down Syndrome struggle with communication skills. Here's how parents, with proper techniques, can help them ...

While Emma has Down syndrome — specifically a rare type called Mosaic Down syndrome — some people don’t believe it. “At the ...

The UNC Down Syndrome Clinic marks a significant expansion of care options for people with Down syndrome. Spearheaded by a ...

Healthcare providers can check for Down syndrome either during pregnancy or after the child's birth. Understanding and diagnosing children with Down syndrome early can make a significant difference in ...

The UNC Down Syndrome Clinic is the first of its kind in North Carolina and one of only a handful of similar clinics across ...

Each year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) marks a global day of awareness and education about the genetic condition. The goal is to "help people understand and support those with Down ...

Expecting a baby should be a magical time, but for one Tampa mom, she found it hard to find joy in her third pregnancy because of stigma.

Sep. 25, 2024 — People with Down syndrome face a higher risk of developing leukemia. Now researchers explain why, by identifying specific changes in blood cells of people with Down ...

Their risk of getting it increases with each decade after 40, and their overall lifetime risk is more than 90%.