Women with Down syndrome have more advanced signs of Alzheimer's disease than men do at the average age of diagnosis, which ...

Sofía Jirau has made history as Victoria's Secret first model with Down syndrome. The 24-year-old Puerto Rican-born model is featured in the brand's Love Cloud campaign which includes a mashup of ...

Many scientists view Down’s syndrome as a genetic form of Alzheimer’s because the amyloid precursor protein (APP) gene lies on chromosome 21. The extra dose of APP in DS causes amyloid to amass in the ...

The doll also comes with pink ankle foot orthotics. Some with Down syndrome use orthotics to support their feet and ankles, and NDSS provided a real pair to Barbie for inspiration.