Grad student created 6-week program to help people with Down syndrome. It’s so successful, it’s expanding to 62 locations

“These individuals are more than just their diagnosis or what people view them as,” said program creator Sara Gudiel ...
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Down syndrome diagnosis: What life really looks like for families

Regular medical check-ups are important because children with Down syndrome may be more prone to conditions such as congenital heart defects, thyroid disorders, hearing difficulties, and vision ...
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Down syndrome's unique cancer risk profile mapped across lifespan

Children with Down syndrome have a significantly increased risk of leukemia, while adults have a lower risk of several common solid tumors, according to a new register study from Karolinska Institutet ...

Faulty calcium signaling may drive dry mouth in Down syndrome, raising gum disease risk

Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry have uncovered what may be biologically driving oral health issues unique to Down syndrome. Their study, published in Cell Reports, describes a molecular ...