Each year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) marks a global day of awareness and education about the genetic condition. The goal is to "help people understand and support those with Down ...

Down syndrome is a common chromosomal disorder caused by an extra chromosome 21, leading to intellectual disabilities and distinct physical traits. Early diagnosis and therapies significantly ...

On World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, people around the world raise awareness and promote the rights and well-being of people with Down syndrome. The date, “3/21” symbolizes the triplication ...

As Americans become more conscious of the importance of welcoming people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with Down syndrome, the Catholic Church in the United ...

Emma McLean is a 6-year-old girl who loves Taylor Swift, reading books, playing the drums and hanging with her little sister. While Emma has Down syndrome — specifically a rare type called ...

Mr. Rubert is a documentary filmmaker. When the filmmaker Jonatas Rubert was a child, his parents explained to him that his younger brother, Tiago, had Down syndrome. Rubert didn’t really know ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Down Syndrome, known as Trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome 21. It affects facial appearance, developmental abilities, and overall health, with the risk increasing with ...

Studies reveal that people with Down syndrome (DS) have over a 90% lifetime risk of developing dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease (AD) as they age. Research from the University of Pittsburgh's ...

There has been an increase in the proportion of adults with Down syndrome who are in paid employment. According to Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI), in 2018 about 6% of adults with Down syndrome were ...

NORTH OGDEN — Hundreds of pairs of crazy, mismatched socks will color the halls at elementary schools throughout Weber County on Friday as students celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, thanks to a ...

Minutes before it was scheduled to launch, the first commercial mission of Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 was called off on Monday due to an "anomaly" on the ground. It was the latest of ...