In Canada, "the average lifespan of someone with Down syndrome is about 60 years old," said Dr. Brian Skotko, senior author ...

Earlier this week, Mattel unveiled its first Barbie doll with Down syndrome. And McKeon, a Down syndrome advocate who has the genetic condition herself, helped make it happen.

People with Down syndrome are living longer than ever and a new photo project in Nova Scotia is celebrating that. It aims to upend stereotypes and share the good news. Jon Tattrie has the story.

Rare: An eye-opening play about Down syndrome, but a problematic one J. Kelly Nestruck Published February 2, 2013 ...

Scientists have diagnosed Down syndrome from DNA in the ancient bones of seven infants, one as old as 5,500 years. Their method, published in the journal Nature Communications, may help ...