This Friday, March 21st, is known as World Down Syndrome Day. The date symbolizes the three copies of Chromosome 21.

The clinic, located on the ground floor of the N.C. Children’s Hospital on Manning Drive in Chapel Hill, officially opens ...

The UNC Down Syndrome Clinic marks a significant expansion of care options for people with Down syndrome. Spearheaded by a ...

If any one of the more than 30 participants walking in Gigi’s Playhouse’s 7th annual fashion show were nervous as they hit ...

Friday, March 21 is World Down Syndrome Awareness Day and we're highlighting local voices in the Down Syndrome community, like Sydney Hanley's.

Sep. 25, 2024 — People with Down syndrome face a higher risk of developing leukemia. Now researchers explain why, by identifying specific changes in blood cells of people with Down ...

Players across both our Men’s and Women’s First Team wore colourful, mismatched socks during training on Wednesday in support of Down Syndrome Awareness. People across the world take part in the ...

Down Syndrome, known as Trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome 21. It affects facial appearance, developmental abilities, and overall health, with the risk increasing with ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ), about 1 in 700 babies in the U.S. is born with Down syndrome, which equates to about 5,100 births per year. While many cases are ...

A new research study led by Jonathan D. Santoro, MD, Director of the Neuroimmunology Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, shows evidence of dysfunction of the blood-brain barrier and ...

A new clinic opened in Chapel Hill to provide special new resources for patients with Down syndrome and their families.

Down is, of course, the most classic pillow fill, known for its plush, “luxury hotel” feel. While sleeping on a down pillow sounds wonderful — what could be better than resting your head on ...