Almost all people with Down’s syndrome will develop changes in the frontal lobe of their brain as they get older. This can cause similar symptoms to dementia, such as difficulties with decision making ...

Down syndrome is a common chromosomal disorder caused by an extra chromosome 21, leading to intellectual disabilities and distinct physical traits. Early diagnosis and therapies significantly improve ...

John Cronin, who has Down Syndrome and is co-founder of John's Crazy Socks, an online sock store that donates a percentage of its sales to charities that help others with disabilities, smiles at their ...

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and Down syndrome are both conditions that are present at birth. While they both affect facial appearance, development, and physical health, they have different causes.

Mosaic Down syndrome is a variant of Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a congenital (present at birth) genetic condition that occurs when a person has three copies of chromosome 21 instead of two (the ...

As October marks World Down Syndrome Awareness Month, it’s an opportune time to learn and support those with the condition. About 5,700 babies are born in the U.S. with Down syndrome each year, and ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects your behavior, communication, and memory. Aging increases the chances of developing Alzheimer’s in all adults, but the risk is higher in those ...