4 hours agoMom loses fingers, toes, part of leg after rug burn triggers severe infectionHer most recent surgery stemming from the 2015 incident was just a few months ago.
5 days agoOhio girl, 7, diagnosed with rare mosquito-borne illness that can cause brain inflammation, seizuresA 7-year-old Mt. Vernon, Ohio girl has been infected with a rare mosquito-borne virus that, in severe cases, can cause encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain.
6 days agoHeartland virus found in Illinois ticks, health officials warnSamples were taken after a patient tested positive for the virus last year.
August 14Boy's rare disease took 5 years to diagnose, family saysThe family said their son is "strong, brave and an amazing little guy that brings so much joy to all who know him."
August 9Ohio girl, 5, temporarily paralyzed following tick biteA 5-year-old Cincinnati, Ohio girl suffered from temporary paralysis following a tick bite, her family says.
August 1Boy has over 500 'teeth' removed after complaining of pain in jawFootage of the team dissecting the growth shows hundreds of tooth fragments ranging in size.
July 31Teen headed for life-saving surgery gets surprise celebration from American Airlines flight crewThe aircraft was even emblazoned with a new “Princess Shannie’s PSA Jet” sticker on the door.
July 26UK boy with severe, unexplained bruising diagnosed with rare blood disorder after parents accused of abuseThe parents of a now 2-year-old boy in the U.K. claim doctors questioned if they physically abused their son before he was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder that causes him to easily bruise.
July 25Maine resident contracts rare tick-borne illness that can cause brain infections, death, state CDC saysA Maine resident has been infected with a rare but typically severe tick-borne illness that can cause brain infections and meningitis and, in some cases, lead to death.
July 19Tennessee girl's rare disorder triggered by brushing hairAt first she thought the girl was joking.
