December 9, 2024 Little-known eating disorder nearly starved a 9-year-old: 'It was tormenting her' A fourth grader in Los Angeles has gone viral for sharing her experience with an eating disorder called ARFID. Her mom revealed the "frustrating" details of the condition.
December 3, 2024 Rare disease diagnosis strengthens bond between twin sisters: ‘Doing our best’ After Natalie Rex was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia -- a rare genetic and usually fatal neurological disease -- her twin sister, Melanie, became her roommate and caregiver.
December 3, 2024 Twin sisters share their journey with a rare genetic disease Twin sisters share their journey with a rare genetic disease
October 29, 2024 Lassa fever death reported in midwestern state, contact tracing begins A middle-aged patient has died from Lassa fever, according to an alert from a state health department. Here's what you need to know about the rare, potentially deadly viral disease.
October 18, 2024 Family selling dream home to fund life-saving treatment for 5-year-old daughter Tallulah Moon, 5, has SPG56, a degenerative brain disease that is caused by a rare gene mutation. Now, the family is selling their dream home to raise money for their her life-saving therapy.
October 17, 2024 Mom describes her daughter's battle with a rare genetic disorder Golden Whitrod, an Australian mother and advocate, is desperate to raise funds for the expensive genetic therapy that could help her daughter, Tallulah Moon, overcome her debilitating degenerative disease.
October 8, 2024 Woman with muscular dystrophy completes 12 half-marathons in wheelchair for charity: ‘Won’t let it define me’ Peri Finkelstein, 24, has raised more than $1 million to help children with deadly diseases. She shares her inspiring journey with Fox News Digital, detailing what keeps her motivated to "keep hustling."
October 3, 2024 Deadly Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda has health officials on high alert Amid reports of a deadly viral outbreak in Central Africa, researchers are reportedly scrambling to develop treatments and vaccines to combat Marburg virus.
September 25, 2024 New York resident dies from mosquito-borne disease as experts warn of widening risk New York has reported the state’s first death from Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a disease that spreads through bites from mosquitoes. An expert discusses the risks and means of prevention.
September 24, 2024 What is ‘rhabdo,’ the life-threatening muscle injury that affected 12 college lacrosse players? After a college lacrosse team reported the same severe muscle injury across multiple players, experts are speaking about the condition, which can cause life-threatening kidney damage.