Down syndrome is a genetic disorder ... They have a flat face, tongue that sticks out of the mouth, almond shaped eyes that slant upwards, small hands and feet, small head, poor muscle tone ...

Children with Down syndrome were not seen as worthy of education ... meant stronger development of the muscles around ...

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes mild to significant physical and developmental problems. People with Down syndrome (DS) are born with an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are bundles ...

a smaller mouth and one individual line across the palm of their hand), but they will look like their parents just like anybody else. Individuals with Down syndrome may be more likely to have some ...

Hatty Willmoth is a Newsweek food and nutrition reporter based in London, U.K. She has covered special diets, gut health and functional medicine extensively. Hatty joined Newsweek in 2024 from the ...

If you’ve been told that your growing baby has “soft markers” for Down syndrome, you likely have many concerns. What do these soft markers mean? What’s the likelihood that your child will ...

Each year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) marks a global day of awareness and education about the genetic condition. The goal is to "help people understand and support those with Down ...

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 ...