With a longer lifespan comes an increased risk of Down syndrome-associated health conditions, including early-onset Alzheimer's and a greater risk of obesity. The condition can also cause lifelong ...

Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition characterized ... thyroid dysfunctions, and obesity. Early childhood intervention, screening for common problems, medical treatment where indicated ...

To mark World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, Fox News contributor Tom Shillue headed to Times Square to speak with a father of a girl with Down syndrome about common misperceptions.

Sep. 25, 2024 — People with Down syndrome face a higher risk of developing leukemia. Now researchers explain why, by identifying specific changes in blood cells of people with Down ...