Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered a key connection between high levels of iron in the ...

They also found that after the extra chromosome was removed, genes tied to nervous system development were more active and ...

Back in 1900 the life expectancy of people with Down Syndrome was 9 years. In 1984, it was 28 years, today it's leveled off ...

The Hollywood Reporter’s latest "Person of Interest" is the ‘Life of Chuck’ star who’s ready to embark on her next challenge ...

"What does this mean?" he asked hoarsely. The pediatrician sighed heavily. "Johanna has the features of a baby with Down syndrome," he said. With those ten words, our dreams for our child were torn ...

You need to put him in an institution.” Hart’s brother had Down syndrome, which happens when a baby is born with an extra chromosome. About 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the U.S. each ...

A Kentucky woman prayed for her baby's health during an ultrasound appointment and was moved to tears when an image appeared ...

People with Williams Syndrome treat strangers as their new best friends. Now the condition is revealing clues to our ...

The likelihood of having a Down syndrome baby increases for women aged 35 and ... individuals with Down syndrome often have distinct physical features, such as a flat facial profile, upward ...

The additional genetic information for development changes results in intellectual disabilities, unique physical characteristics, and some health issues. Down syndrome ... to a baby with the ...

People who give birth over 35 are more likely to have a baby with Down syndrome, according to Cleveland Clinic. People with Down syndrome can share physical characteristics like flatter faces ...

While these characteristics are common ... The results provide an estimate of the likelihood of the baby having Down Syndrome. Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT): This highly accurate test ...