A donor heart saved Charlotte Woodward's life 13 years ago. Now Woodward, 35, is fighting for others with Down syndrome or other disabilities to have the same chance. Research has shown that ...

She has Down syndrome. To the surprise of many, including her family (but not Hannah herself), she has been on the school cheerleading team from sixth grade to her senior year.

“The majority of people with Down syndrome, unfortunately, were institutionalized in this country -- many of them as infants," Whitten said. "These were by and large inhumane institutions where ...

Individuals with Down syndrome are at increased risk of heart disease, researchers said this week. The developmental disability is caused when a person is born with an extra chromosome, and can ...

Hannah Mares has been a cheerleader for six years, and now she has a chance to make history. Hannah, who is 18 years old, graduated from Bernalillo High School this year. She has Down syndrome. To ...

Hannah Mares has been a cheerleader for six years, and now she has a chance to make history. Hannah, who is 18 years old, graduated from Bernalillo High School this year. She has Down syndrome. To ...