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  • Promoting Brain Health Webinar Recording

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    Recording of a webinar about how individuals with Down syndrome can promote and maintain brain health and cognitive well-being throughout life.

  • Lactose Intolerance in People with Down Syndrome

    Article about lactose intolerance, a condition in which the sugar in cow’s milk is not metabolized normally in the gastrointestinal tract.

  • Elevated Globulin in People with Down Syndrome

    Article describing causes of elevated globulin levels, including chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions, and emphasizes the need for further testing to identify underlying health issues.

  • Osteoporosis and Osteopenia: Low Bone Density

    Article about osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become more brittle and prone to breaking.

  • Menopause in Women with Down Syndrome

    Article that discusses similarities and differences in menopause age of onset, symptoms, and treatment between women with and without Down syndrome.

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause Treatment in Women with Down Syndrome

    Article about use of hormone replacement therapy for treating menopausal symptoms including risks, benefits, and considerations for women with Down syndrome.

  • COVID-19 in People with Down Syndrome

    Article describing the increased risk of complications from COVID-19 that people with Down syndrome have as well as ways to prevent and treat it.

  • Stories About Period Symptoms

    Visuals that provide an overview of symptoms a woman may experience shortly before or during her period and shares strategies for managing them.

  • Overpronation

    Article about overpronation, which occurs when the feet roll inward too far while walking. It is associated with flat feet.

  • Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (“Fatty Liver Disease”)

    Article on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (previously called fatty liver disease), a liver condition in which excess fat accumulates in the liver.

  • Ulcers in the Esophagus, Stomach, and Small Intestine in People with Down Syndrome

    Article describing ulcers (open sores in the gastrointestinal tract), including why they are more common in Down syndrome and how to diagnose and treat them.

  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding in People with Down Syndrome

    …balloon enteroscopy, colonoscopy, or sigmoidoscopy) A doctor may order other tests depending on a person’s symptoms. Treatment Treatment depends on the cause of GI bleeding.…