If you are raising a child with Down syndrome and notice sudden changes such as 'they have suddenly stopped talking,' 'they ...

The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), a nonprofit founded in 1979 to support people with Down syndrome and their ...

The 2026 Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Buddy Walk took place Saturday at Loxley Municipal Park, drawing crowds in support of ...

Japanese researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 to remove the extra chromosome 21 from cells in a lab. It's a real breakthrough — but not a Down syndrome cure, and not a new 2026 treatment.

Much of what we know about what causes Alzheimer’s disease – a type of dementia – can be credited to individuals with Down syndrome ...

October is Down Syndrome Awareness month so TODAY’s Ally Love is spotlighting six incredible small businesses from the ...

Life expectancy has increased substantially for people in the United States with Down syndrome, from a median age of 4 years old in the 1950s to 57 years old in 2019. This longer life span increases ...

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 ...

A mum whose child has Down’s syndrome says the “happy” youngster is often uninvited to birthday parties due to her condition.

FISHERS, Ind. — Finn Vester, who has autism and Down syndrome, tried a martial arts class but it proved unsuitable because he learns differently, his mother said. Then he joined Dance Abilities, a ...

Alpena County Commissioners presented proclamations to two Alpena community members who have made a significant impact in Down syndrome advocacy and inspiring inclusion in the community as part of ...

A 19-year-old from Jacksonville is on track to become the youngest person with Down syndrome to run the New York City Marathon.