Children with Down syndrome are naturally predisposed to a variety of ophthalmic disorders, some with a significant impact on vision. The National Down Syndrome Society reports a 60% to 80% prevalence ...

This is something many people don’t fully understand Here’s what low muscle tone looks like and how it affects movement.

A young boy with Down Syndrome has been boosting spirits across social media by showcasing his morning dance routines to pump ...

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Scientists have taken an important step toward a gene therapy that could one day turn off the extra genetic material that causes Down syndrome (DS). Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an ...

Scientists are laying the groundwork for treating one of the most common genetic conditions in humans. Research out today highlights a promising new approach to Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21 ...

After a multiyear collaboration with individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities, one of the world’s largest footwear companies is rolling out a shoe designed to specifically meet their ...

Observed annually on March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) serves as a global platform to raise awareness, advocate for rights, and celebrate the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. The date ...

World Down Syndrome Day is marked on 21 March. The 2026 World Down Syndrome Day theme, “Together Against Loneliness,” focuses on raising awareness of how loneliness disproportionately affects people ...

NEW YORK/TORONTO -- The National Hockey League (NHL), National Hockey League Players’ Association and For Bare Feet today unveiled a special sock collection in honor of World Down Syndrome Day.

A new report from Down Syndrome Ireland has found there is a severe lack of suitable special classes in primary and post primary level for children with Down syndrome who do not have a dual diagnosis ...

Mattel's new autistic Barbie is just the latest addition to the toymaker's line of diverse dolls. The Barbie Fashionistas line includes, among others, a blind doll, a doll with Down syndrome and a ...