It's safe to say that living with two chronic health conditions, fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is no party. From lingering aches to painful flare-ups, it can sometimes be hard to ...

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 ...

Ava Shahbahrami and Juliana “Jules” Gray have known each other since kindergarten and have taken most of their latest life adventures together.

WIS has been following Ava and Jules’ story since last March, when they were accepted into USC Aiken’s USCA Life Program.

The median life expectancy for a U.S. baby born with Down syndrome jumped from about four years in 1950 to 58 years in the 2010s. That’s largely because they no ...

World Down Syndrome Day is a reminder of the beauty of diversity and the need for a more accepting and supportive society. By challenging misconceptions, advocating for equal opportunities, and ...

People living with Down syndrome who navigate challenges daily have been denied access to ABA therapy because of a “decades-old” discrepancy in how insurance is applied, said Rodrigues.

Clemson University junior Charlie McGee was invited to join Phi Kappa Alpha over the weekend, becoming one of the first students with intellectual disabilities to pledge a fraternity at the South ...

Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder can both involve a need for additional support. However, these are distinct diagnoses with different underlying causes and presentations. Down syndrome ...

Dailymotion. Living with Down syndrome, Timothy | In The Spotlight. Posted: 20 August 2024 | Last updated: 21 August 2024 “People say that they recognise me from my work, and I really feel very ...

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.