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 ...

They’d rather have a child with Down syndrome than lose the pregnancy. There’s no cure for Down syndrome, but there’s a wide variety of support and educational programs that can help both ...

Sanfilippo syndrome, also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type III, is a rare life-threatening disorder that interferes with metabolism. While it doesn’t have a cure, some symptoms can be treated ...

Aging increases the chances of developing Alzheimer’s in all adults, but the risk is higher in those with Down syndrome ... There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s. Most Alzheimer’s treatments ...

Mattel worked with the National Down Syndrome Society to design a new Barbie doll with Down syndrome. Barbie's physical features, outfit and accessories are meant to reflect what living with the ...

The first-ever Barbie doll with Down syndrome has been introduced by toy manufacturer Mattel, who made the announcement on Tuesday. The company had worked closely with the National Down Syndrome ...

In the latest such research at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory and Alana Down Syndrome Center at MIT, scientists found that 40Hz sensory stimulation improved cognition and circuit ...

The first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome was released by Mattel "to allow even more children to see themselves in Barbie," the company said. "We are proud to introduce a ...