It took Samantha Lesmeister’s family four months to find a medical professional who could see that she was struggling with something more than her Down syndrome.

A non-verbal resident with Down syndrome suffered cuts and a swollen lip after he was pushed and hit his head on the floor, ...

The life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically, but now, aging adults with the condition face a health system unprepared to care for them.

This combined image shows Ashley Zambelli, 23, left, and Zambelli with her daughter Lillian, right. Zambelli was diagnosed with Mosaic Down Syndrome at the age of 23, while 28 weeks pregnant.

WASHINGTON — Toy company Mattel revealed its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome on Tuesday. Mattel collaborated with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the ...

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That can lead to long appointments, said Brian Chicoine, a family practice physician who leads the Adult Down Syndrome Center of Advocate Aurora Health in Park Ridge, Ill., near Chicago. “It’s very ...

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The life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically, but now, aging adults with the condition face a health system unprepared to care for them. News Today's news ...

Most other Down syndrome programs nationwide focus on children, even though many people with the condition now live into middle age and often develop health problems typically associated with seniors.