Her charitable group, Down Syndrome Pregnancy Inc., lists several reasons for getting a diagnosis before birth, such as more time to adjust, grieve and learn about the condition, preparing friends and ...

Indianapolis mom Jenni Beyersdorfer is advocating for families of children with Down Syndrome ahead of World Down Syndrome ...

One non-profit is dedicated to improving the lives of people with Down Syndrome and their families. The Down Syndrome Association of Central New Jersey is a vital resource for families who receive a ...

Medical experts are urging parents, particularly women over 35 or those with a family history of genetic disorders, to seek medical advice during pregnancy. They warn that early detection of ...

Her charitable group, Down Syndrome Pregnancy Inc., lists several reasons for getting a diagnosis before birth, such as more time to adjust, grieve and learn about the condition, preparing friends and ...

WASHINGTON -- There's a big change coming for pregnant women: Down syndrome testing no longer hinges on whether they're older or younger than 35. This week, the American College of Obstetricians and ...

ST. LOUIS - A new blood test for pregnant women that can reliably detect Down syndrome in a fetus has raised concerns about the ethical implications of making that information safer and easier to ...

Carissa Carroll started the nonprofit Jack's Basket in 2014. Since then, they've delivered thousands of care packages—and ...

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 ...

"I literally felt like I'd lost the air in my chest. I couldn't speak." That was the immediate reaction of a Florida dad and entrepreneur when he learned during an urgent phone call from his wife — ...

Researchers found three master genes that alter brain development in Down syndrome, offering new clues about learning and memory differences.

Down syndrome affects around one in 640 children born in the US every year, and is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability. About 15% of Downs cases are due to the presence of an ...