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 ...

By Dr Lynda Nazareth Down’s syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities that affects approximately 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 1,100 live births worldwide, according to the World Health ...

A Sterling man has released another book in his series that aims to spread awareness about Down Syndrome. Author Josh ...

NILES — Marlena Timmerman and Tyler Meinke have an array of diverse interests and different personalities, but what the two share in common is that neither they nor their families allow Down syndrome ...

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 ...