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5 Myths About Down Syndrome EVERY Black Mother Should Know
It can all be overwhelming. Here are five common myths about Down syndrome that every Black mother should know.
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Gene Therapy for Rare Pediatric Brain Disease Shows Long-Term Benefit But Also Underscores Risks
One of two new studies found most patients doing well six years after treatment. Another study found blood cancers in 17% of ...
Study shows that Rett syndrome in females is not just less severe, but different
A new UC Davis MIND Institute study offers critical insights into Rett syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects mostly ...
Most Common Causes For Hair Loss In Women
Hair loss can be particularly worrying for women as hair is often closely tied to identity, self-esteem, and societal ...
Illustrative book shares challenging journey of girl with Down Syndrome
BEING born with Down Syndrome has not kept 20-year-old Shana Lim from pursuing her life with passion. Read full story ...
Fat Joe opens up about his son with autism and Down syndrome: ‘He’s our biggest blessing’
Rapper Fat Joe recently talked about the dramatic way he became a single dad of his fi rstborn son Joey, w ho has autism and ...
As Fiber Intake Goes Up Metabolic Disease Risk Goes Down, According to New Study
After several statistical analyses were run, researchers found that every 1-gram increase of dietary fiber consumed was ...
Greenback woman with Down Syndrome featured in NYC's Times Square
"She has a real heart for community, and she volunteers with Second Harvest Food Bank every week," Burchett told his ...
CHRISTUS, Arc of Greater Beaumont team up to share resources with new parents of children with down syndrome
BEAUMONT, Texas — October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth is teaming up with The Arc of Greater ...
Observing October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month with Gigi’s Playhouse
Gigi’s Playhouse Rockford recognizes Down Syndrome Awareness Month, hoping to shine a light on the beauty and triumph of ...
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Gigi’s Playhouse seeks Down Syndrome acceptance every day, not just in October
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and Gigi's said, that while the month is important, Down Syndrome acceptance should ...
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HHSC Observes Down Syndrome Awareness Month
People with Down syndrome have a higher risk for respiratory, hearing and eye-related issues, congenital heart defects, thyroid disorders, and other medical conditions. Babies diagnosed with Down ...