Rare Diseases - Page 2

October 8

Rare neck condition could turn salon hair-washing into dangerous stroke risk

Salon hair washing can trigger rare beauty parlor stroke syndrome when neck positioning compresses arteries, though proper support reduces risk significantly.

October 8

Scientists may have discovered first gene therapy for incurable brain disease

Researchers announce breakthrough results for AMT-130, the first disease-modifying treatment for Huntington's disease, with FDA approval application planned for early next year.

September 30

NFL legend Tim Green opens up on ALS journey

'Fox & Friends' co-host Brian Kilmeade traveled to Green's home in New York to discuss his diagnosis, faith, technology allowing him to use his own voice, fundraising for a cure and new book 'Rocket Arm.'

September 22

Four families are desperate to raise funds for their children’s paralyzing disease

Four American families aim to raise $1.15 million by October to fund a phase 3 gene therapy trial for their children with SPG50, a rare genetic disease.

September 21

Parents of children with rare genetic disease race to fund their treatment

Four American families are desperate to save their children from a devastating genetic disease. The cure exists — but it’s up to them to raise $1.15 million to fund a clinical trial.

September 21

Dan Marino’s metabolic liver disease highlights growing health concern

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a silent liver disease that is caused by fat buildup, inflammation and cell damage in the liver. Here's what to know.

September 8

'Harmless' virus found lurking in Parkinson's patients' brains, new study shows

Researchers discovered Human Pegivirus in brain tissue from five of ten Parkinson's patients, suggesting the virus may play a role in the neurodegenerative disease.

September 4

‘Silent killer’ parasitic disease spreading across multiple US states, experts warn

"Kissing bugs" transmit Chagas disease through infected feces, causing symptoms like fever and potentially fatal heart problems in 20%-30% of chronic cases.

August 29

Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping

A 43-year-old New Mexico man contracted the plague while camping in Rio Arriba County and has recovered after hospitalization, state health officials report.

August 25

Flesh-eating parasite case detected in US traveler returning from Central America

The CDC has confirmed a human screwworm case in Maryland linked to a Central American outbreak, with health officials stating there is a very low risk to U.S. public health.