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 ...

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 ...

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 ...