Eugene author Melissa Hart’s “Down Syndrome Out Loud” tells more than 20 stories of determination and triumph.

Early intervention programs are available for infants with Down syndrome until they reach their third birthday. These programs (and the availability of them) vary depending on where you live ...

As October marks World Down Syndrome Awareness Month, it’s an opportune time to learn and support those with the condition. About 5,700 babies are born in the U.S. with Down syndrome each year ...

Down syndrome is the leading cause of developmental ... who passed shortly after her 36th birthday. DeOndra was vibrant, intelligent, and a fearless advocate for her community.

A 24-year-old chimp in Japan has a genetic disorder similar to Down Syndrome in humans ... in 1969 -- didn't live to see its second birthday. That makes Kanako the longest-living chimp with ...

Diagnosing Down syndrome and counseling families remains ... When I saw Facebook photos of her 40th birthday at Disneyland, I was ecstatic. Mostly, though, Becky and I remained out of touch.

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 ...

The inclusive world of Barbie is expanding yet again — this time, with the first-ever blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome. Toy manufacturer Mattel announced the two new ...

Hatty Willmoth is a Newsweek food and nutrition reporter based in London, U.K. She has covered special diets, gut health and functional medicine extensively. Hatty joined Newsweek in 2024 from the ...