Mattel, the US-based company behind the Barbie brand, launched its first Barbie doll designed with features of type 1 diabetes ( T1D). “Introducing a Barbie doll with T1D marks an important step in ...

There’s a new kind of Barbie girl in this Barbie world. Mattel just released its first autistic Barbie doll in an effort to represent how those with autism spectrum disorder may experience the world ...

Barbie has worn many hats—literally and figuratively since her debut in 1959. The iconic doll has traveled to space, performed surgery, run for the nation’s highest office and competed in the Olympics ...

Thousands of different Barbie dolls have made their way into shops since they first started being made - but now the first Barbie with type 1 diabetes has been released. Diabetes is a condition that ...