In December 2011, the UN General Assembly declared March 21 as 'World Down Syndrome Day'. Around the world, there is a need for more societal acceptance for people born with this disorder ...

For example, when children with Down syndrome turn 12, they should prepare for a shift in health care toward potential complications they might experience in adulthood and in life planning as an ...

Since the 1980s, the average life expectancy of a person with Down’s syndrome has more than doubled, from less than 30 to well into their 60s. Living longer, though, has revealed a tragic twist ...

Sep. 25, 2024 — People with Down syndrome face a higher risk of developing leukemia. Now researchers explain why, by identifying specific changes in blood cells of people with Down ...

Prenatal testing for Down syndrome can help you understand your baby’s development before birth and provide information to guide your pregnancy journey. Read on to learn more about prenatal ...