Down Syndrome News

Here’s a look at how some of Bollywood’s most prominent figures are working hard to drive awareness and bring about positive change.  

Utkarsh Sharma, known for his role as Sunny Deol’s son in Gadar these all-time blockbuster films, recently celebrated Down Syndrome Awareness Month. 

Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of extra genetic material from chromosome #21 in some or all of an individual’s cells. The condition reduces cognitive ability and results in certain characteristic physical features.   

Studies have shown that light, regular exercise can help improve the cognitive, as well as physical, health of those suffering from Down syndrome, suggested a study.  

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The scientists demonstrated that blocking the antiviral cellular response, or the interferon response, improved cardiogenesis. 

World Down Syndrome Day is observed worldwide on 21 March every year The theme for this year's campaign is 'With is, Not for us' Individuals wear odd socks today to increase awareness about the condition

Guests this time include actors Salman Khan and Kalki Koechlin, footballer Sunil Chhetri, and a family with a child having Down Syndrome.

The World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated every year on March 21.

Fans loved his act, and the actor became a household name overnight.

The video is captioned as- “My prom date is better than yours”.

A doctor performing an abortion in such a case could face a fourth-degree felony charge and physicians could lose their licenses.

A six-year-old Muslim boy with Down syndrome was feared as a terrorist by his teacher in a US school after he kept repeating 'Allah' and 'boom' in his classroom, a media report said on Sunday.

Down syndrome, also known as Down's syndrome, is a genetic disorder which causes intellectual impairment and physical abnormalities. 

Down syndrome is a common genetic birth defects which causes delays in child's physical and mental development.

This gene can cause defects in insulin secretion in people with Type-2 diabetes and Down syndrome as well.

Keratoconus makes the rounded, clear covering of the eye, called the cornea, weak, which leads it to become cone-shaped over time. 

The 'special' child gave a cute little peck to the megastar towards the end!