September 20, 2023 Pennsylvania parents honor their daughter who died of a rare genetic disease: 'Sweetest girl in the world' Jessica and Dan Roomberg of Pennsylvania created a foundation in honor of their daughter, Mila, who died in 2019 from a rare genetic disease — they are now helping to change pediatric medicine.
September 3, 2023 Merkel cell carcinoma, the disease that killed Jimmy Buffett: What to know about this illness Music icon Jimmy Buffett passed away on Friday from merkel cell carcinoma, a disease he had been fighting for four years. Here's what you should know about the rare but aggressive form of skin cancer.
September 1, 2023 Virginia declares statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease: 'Rare but serious' The state of Virginia is warning of a statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease, a "rare but serious" bacterial illness that can lead to meningitis. Here's what you need to know.
August 14, 2023 Brain-eating amoebas: What you must know about the risk of swimming in fresh water Swimming in lakes, rivers and streams can lead to a rare infection caused by Nagleria fowleri, more commonly known as the brain-eating amoeba. An expert shares prevention tips.
August 11, 2023 ‘Major step forward’ for adult patients as new blood cancer drug receives FDA approval A cancer specialist discussed the FDA's approval of Johnson & Johnson’s new drug, Talvey, an antibody-based therapy for adult patients with tough-to-treat blood cancers.
August 9, 2023 Pennsylvania mother and son both born with rare genetic disease: 'Closer because of this' Pennsylvania mother Lindsey Marson was born with a rare genetic disease that she passed along to her one-year-old son — and it has made their bond stronger. Fox News Digital spoke to her.
August 7, 2023 As leprosy cases rise in Florida, what you must know about the infectious disease A recent report from the CDC warned that leprosy cases have been rising in the U.S., particularly in central Florida. Here's what to know about the infectious disease and how to stay healthy.
July 20, 2023 Washington health officials investigate first case of drug-resistant fungus in Pierce County man Health authorities in Washington said they were investigating the first case of the multidrug-resistant fungus Candida auris this week after a Pierce County man was diagnosed last week.
July 8, 2023 Wisconsin woman dead after contracting rare fungus found in soil A Wisconsin woman died from a rare fungus that can be found in soil, especially in moist and wooded areas. The fungus when released in air can cause flu illness and even death.
June 23, 2023 Muscular dystrophy breakthrough: FDA approves first-ever gene therapy for rare children’s disease The FDA has approved the first gene therapy for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in children 4-5 years of age. Get the details on how Elevidys could help pediatric patients.
