Rare Diseases - Page 15

December 18, 2022

$158,000 price tag for new ALS drug reignites anger at Big Pharma

A new drug that slows the progression of ALS is exorbitantly expensive, one again raising anger at the pharmaceutical industry for locking life-changing drugs behind high costs.

December 12, 2022

Like Celine Dion, Pennsylvania man is fighting Stiff Person Syndrome 'with everything I have’

Celine Dion recently announced she has SPS, or Stiff Person Syndrome. A Pennsylvania resident told Fox News Digital that he, too, suffers from the rare disease — and revealed details.

November 1, 2022

WHO declares monkeypox still a global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has elected to maintain monkeypox's status as a "public health emergency of international concern."

October 25, 2022

Idaho officials identify deer with chronic wasting disease

Idaho officials have identified a deer in the state with chronic wasting disease. This is the first detected case of the contagious and fatal disorder this year.

October 12, 2022

More polio found in New York City wastewater, health officials say

The New York Health Department uncovered evidence of polio in NYC wastewater as officials promote more vaccinations for the disease.

October 1, 2022

Monkeypox likely to be continuing threat in US for next few years, says CDC official

The spread of monkeypox is slowing in the U.S., but the virus is so widespread that full elimination is unlikely, the CDC said, noting it will continue to be a threat for the next few years.

September 29, 2022

Much-debated drug from Amylyx for Lou Gehrig’s disease wins FDA approval

A drug from Amylyx Pharmaceuticals to treat ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, won U.S. approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration based on the results of a small, mid-stage study.

September 6, 2022

E. coli detected in Baltimore water supply samples

E. coli bacteria has been detected in samples of Baltimore's water supply. Baltimore residents are encouraged to boil water used for cooking or drinking.

August 18, 2022

CDC investigating 'fast-moving' E. coli outbreak in Michigan and Ohio that has infected nearly 30 people

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that an E. coli outbreak has infected nearly 30 people in Ohio and Michigan.

August 9, 2022

13-year-old child with rare brain-eating amoeba opens his eyes: 'We remain hopeful'

The family of Caleb Ziegelbauer, 13, announced he opened his eyes recently as he continues to fight a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba.