You've most likely met people with Down syndrome, but you might not know much about the chromosomal condition that affects one in 700 individuals. In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, which ...

* It's a chromosomal disorder that occurs at conception. It often causes delays in physical, intellectual and language development. * People with Down syndrome benefit from loving homes, early ...

Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are small “packages” of genes in the body. They determine how a baby’s body forms during pregnancy and how the ...

Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. Because of genes present on this chromosome that are known to ...

Investigators tested a new healthcare tool in accurately assessing the health and well-being of children with Down Syndrome.

Nicky Clark is a nutritional therapist in Australia who has been giving personalized nutrition advice to the parents of children with Down syndrome. She's given talks about nutrition for Down syndrome ...

Pathfinder Village will celebrate individuals with Down syndrome through a new “I Am” campaign as part of its celebration of October as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. During the nationally ...

In today’s Dear Abby, a stepgrandmother says her disabled adult granddaughter has lost 160 pounds with careful support, but ...

Here's a look at Down syndrome, a genetic condition that affects cognitive ability, causing mild to severe learning disabilities and distinctive facial characteristics. There are three types of Down ...