KENMORE, N.Y. — March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, celebrating those who are living with Down Syndrome. For one woman in Kenmore, that celebration is all year long. Emily Mondschein is the ...

A father with Down Syndrome raised his son who is now a doctor 🥹 Jad Issa has Down syndrome. For over 40 years, he's been a ...

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 ...

At the UAB Lifespan Down syndrome program, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome through comprehensive, lifespan-oriented care. We are dedicated to following ...

When Melissa Hart’s brother was born in 1975, doctors told her parents, “Oh, he’s never going to amount to anything. You need to put him in an institution.” Hart’s brother had Down syndrome, which ...

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 Mosaic Down ...

EU-funded researchers are working to reduce the health risks associated with Down syndrome and improve long-term quality of life. By Gareth Willmer David Clarke has a busy life juggling two jobs. He ...

Because life expectancy for individuals with Down syndrome has increased dramatically, investigators assessed the risk of age-related cardiovascular diseases in this population. As reported in the ...

Rebecca and Luke Chambers keep an eye on Cal Chambers as he climbs a ladder at one of his favorite places, the playground at John Venezia Community Park on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (The Gazette, ...

BOSTON, March 26, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, March 28, one week after World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress holds its 31st Annual Conference to ...

“I think people want to know, ‘When my child grows up, will they live a normal life? Will they have a good life, a happy, a productive life?’” said Stephanie Gaydos, M.D., associate professor of ...