Indeed, the survey found that 88 percent of siblings of children with Down syndrome feel that they are better people for having had their brothers and sisters; and other studies have found that ...

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

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Canadian Down Syndrome Society wants people with disorder put on endangered species list Desmond Brown · CBC News · Posted: Nov 07, 2018 5:36 PM PST | Last Updated: November 9, 2018 ...

The Valentine Brothers — one of whom has Down syndrome — have amassed more than 8 million followers on TikTok. In 2022, Sofia Jirau became the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome.

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 ...

Mattel debuts first Barbie with Down syndrome Mattel worked with National Down Syndrome Society to create doll Thomson Reuters · Posted: Apr 25, 2023 12:22 PM PDT | Last Updated: April 25, 2023 ...

Down syndrome, which causes a range of developmental differences and affects 1 in 700 newborns in the United States, is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. Mongkolchon ...

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 ...