October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and a local organization held a fundraiser that allows people to celebrate and walk ...

Inclusion of people with Down syndrome must move beyond awareness to action. Learn how NGOs, employers, and families are ...

Life expectancy has increased substantially for people in the United States with Down syndrome, from a median age of 4 years old in the 1950s to 57 years old in 2019. This longer life span increases ...

As individuals with Down syndrome live longer than ever before, a newly released guide is offering first-of-its-kind advice to families about how the chromosomal disorder should impact their medical ...

Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects, also known as congenital heart disease (CHD), are showing remarkable resilience despite facing significant medical challenges, according to ...

Children and young adults with Down Syndrome are four times more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, according to new research. Children and young adults* with Down Syndrome are four times more ...

Fitness classes can be a haven for people with Down syndrome – especially when they are designed in a judgment-free environment and offer opportunities to socialize. “There’s nothing like it,” said ...

Down syndrome is associated with accelerated aging. It is estimated that up to 90% of individuals with the condition develop ...

The 17th annual DSAW Awareness Walk at Capital Credit Union Park connected more than 800 families to resources while celebrating personalities and achievements.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Michiana Down Syndrome Family Support & Advocacy Group had an especially exciting annual Down Syndrome Festival & Walk today in a brand-new location. In its 25th year, ...

Children and young adults* with Down Syndrome are four times more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, according to new research led by Queen Mary University of London and King’s College London. The ...