Mardra Sikora and her son, Marcus Sikora, collaborated on the Halloween-themed children’s book “Black Day: The Monster Rock Band.” Mardra Sikora hugging son, Marcus. My 27-year-old son, Marcus, is ...

Individuals with Down syndrome are at increased risk of heart disease, researchers said this week. The developmental disability is caused when a person is born with an extra chromosome, and can affect ...

Because the root cause of Down syndrome - what causes the chromosomes to duplicate or graft to one another - is unknown, also unknown are what preventative steps, if any, can be taken. Doctors do know ...

One of the first studies to examine the full lifespan of people living with Down syndrome (DS) has provided evidence in support of health guidelines specifically for people with the condition. Life ...

EU-funded researchers are working to reduce the health risks associated with Down syndrome and improve long-term quality of life. By Gareth Willmer David Clarke has a busy life juggling two jobs. He ...

Living with Down Syndrome can present unique challenges, both for individuals with the condition and their families. For caregivers, these challenges can feel overwhelming, especially without a strong ...

KENMORE, N.Y. — March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, celebrating those who are living with Down Syndrome. For one woman in Kenmore, that celebration is all year long. Emily Mondschein is the ...

A picture of a newborn baby girl from Cleethorpes has been displayed in Times Square in New York as part of a Down's syndrome ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Families in Western New York are jumping over hurdles to get health care. Most people living with Down syndrome get covered by Medicaid, but it's not an easy process. "It's like ...

CHICAGO, Illinois -- At just four years old, Ivy Kimble is making Chicago proud, that's because she's making a difference in the Down syndrome community. Ivy became a model for American Girl, ...

Living Local 15 host Jessica Williams is joined by Shelley Yoder, DSANI Executive Director, and Olivia Kindler, this year’s Grand Marshall of the Buddy Walk, to learn about the upcoming ...

HERSHEY, Pa. — Children of all ages were given the red-carpet treatment, as families in Derry Township helped kick off World Down Syndrome Day. On Friday, hundreds of people packed into Troegs ...