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VIDEO 4 hours ago

What President Donald Trump's chronic venous insuffiency means

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel breaks down the White House's revelations about the president's condition and why he feels satisfied about what was disclosed on 'America Reports.'

Arizona 4 days ago

Arizona resident dies of pneumonic plague, the first deadly case in area in nearly 20 years

The first pneumonic plague death in Arizona's Coconino County in almost two decades highlights the rare but deadly respiratory disease transmitted mainly by infected fleas.

Health July 10

Bryan Kohberger, Luigi Mangione may share same rare neurological condition: What to know

Visual snow syndrome, a condition causing static-like vision impairment, allegedly connects Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger and UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione.

Rare Diseases June 24

Teen with unnamed condition can't eat any food, baffling doctors worldwide

Finley Ranson, 14, from England, has a rare condition causing his body to react to all food like a virus. He needs lipids to be infused directly into his heart.

Health June 10

Rare cancer diagnoses surge dramatically among millennials and Gen X

Rare appendix cancer diagnoses have tripled among millennials and quadrupled in younger Gen X individuals, according to new research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Health June 6

Woman dies of brain-eating amoeba after using tap water in nasal rinse device

The fatal brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri claimed the life of a Texas woman who used contaminated water in her nasal rinse, as the CDC highlights potential risks.

Rare Diseases June 5

New study reveals leprosy existed in the Americas before European explorers arrived

The discovery of Mycobacterium lepromatosis suggests leprosy was present in the Americas long before Europeans, altering the historical understanding of the disease.

Health May 29

When 2-year-old goes into cardiac arrest, parents take life-saving action

Parents of a toddler share their experience with Brugada syndrome after their son suffered sudden cardiac arrest, highlighting the importance of CPR training.

Food-Drink May 20

Rare mint allergy leaves woman wishing she was 'allergic to peanuts' instead

Kyleigh Digiovanni, a Virginia archaeologist, faces life-threatening reactions due to a rare mint allergy. It affects her daily life and her public interactions.

VIDEO May 6

Trump signs executive order banning dangerous gain-of-function virus research

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc. Siegel joins 'America's Newsroom' to weigh in on President Donald Trump banning gain-of-function research.

Health April 29

Paralyzed man with ALS is third to receive NeuraLink implant, can type with brain

Brad Smith, an Arizona husband and father with ALS, has become the third person to receive Neuralink, the brain implant made by Elon Musk’s company.

Children's Health April 18

E. coli outbreak went unpublicized by FDA despite affecting 15 states: report

The FDA is under fire for not publicly warning about deadly E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that sickened 89 people across 15 states, raising questions about food safety protocols.

VIDEO April 4

Washington resident credits AI treatment for saving his life

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ correspondent Douglas Kennedy joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to give the latest on how artificial intelligence is making a major impact on medical treatments across the country. 

College Football April 3

Family of Bucknell football player who died after collapsing during first practice files lawsuit

The family of Calvin Dickey Jr. has filed a lawsuit against Bucknell University claiming negligence in the death of their son, who died after collapsing during a team practice.

Health March 18

Mother with rare ALS touts 'miracle drug' that has stopped her disease

Raziel Green, 52, an active runner and mother of two, was diagnosed with a rare form of ALS in 2017. Since starting a clinical trial nearly eight years ago, her symptoms have not gotten any worse.

VIDEO March 17

New Jersey woman says her rare ALS was stopped by new drug

Raziel Green, 52, an active runner and mother of two, was diagnosed with a rare form of ALS in 2017. Nearly eight years later, her symptoms have been kept at bay by a new medication.

Opinion February 3

I'm chronically ill. RFK Jr. could find solutions to actually make us better

We no longer live in a world where chronic illness describes obese, middle-aged; in 2025, young women, otherwise healthy, are the very face of chronic illness.

Health January 29

Why does RFK Jr.’s voice sound raspy? Here’s what to know

As RFK Jr. appears on Capitol Hill for his confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary, some may notice that his voice sounds raspy and strained. Here's what to know about his disorder.

Health December 30

Service dog helps boy with rare genetic disorder achieve ‘unbelievable’ progress

When a young New York boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, hope came in an unlikely form — a golden retriever named Yammy. His mother shares the inspiring story with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital.

VIDEO December 29

New York mom shares how service dog has transformed her son's life

Susan Bresnahan's son, Patrick, was diagnosed with Timothy syndrome at 2 years old. She shares how his Golden Retriever service dog, Yammy, has provided help, comfort and support.

Health December 16

Trump dispels rumors he will seek to ban polio vaccine: 'Not going to happen'

President-elect Donald Trump dispelled rumors Monday that his administration would not seek to ban the polio vaccine, telling reporters Monday "that's not going to happen."

Eating Disorders December 9

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.

Health December 3

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.

VIDEO December 3

Twin sisters share their journey with a rare genetic disease

Twin sisters share their journey with a rare genetic disease

Health October 29

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.

HEALTH October 18

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.

VIDEO October 17

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.

HEALTH October 8

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 Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital, detailing what keeps her motivated to "keep hustling."

HEALTH October 3

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.

HEALTH September 25

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.