October 8, 2019 Tampon-linked toxic shock syndrome nearly kills North Carolina mom of 5: 'I was extremely ill' A North Carolina mom is warning other women about the potential dangers of using super-absorbent tampons after she nearly died from a toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a rare but serious infection sometimes linked to the feminine hygiene product.
October 1, 2019 Colorado girl's suspected 'food allergy' actually diagnosed as toxic shock syndrome Bondi-Cerrato said the misdiagnoses and not knowing what was ailing her daughter was the hardest part of the ordeal.
October 1, 2019 Girl, 14, dies of rare fungal infection caused by mold; mom says daughter 'choked on her own blood' An avid horseback rider and outdoors lover, 14-year-old Jade Owens’ adventures were seemingly just beginning when a rare fungal infection took her life.
September 30, 2019 Man's gut bacteria makes him 'drunk' without consuming alcohol, report says Researchers studying a Chinese man with a rare condition that causes him to become drunk without drinking any alcohol discovered a certain type of gut bacteria may be to blame for his inebriation and severe liver damage.
September 26, 2019 Cold weather causes New York woman to develop spidery, purple rash all over body A New York woman arrived at a medical clinic with spidery, purple rash all over body.
September 24, 2019 Florida toddler born with 'Batman' mask due to rare skin condition to seek treatment in Russia A Florida toddler who was born with a marking on her face that resembles a “Batman” mask will soon travel to Russia in the hopes of receiving an innovative treatment for a rare skin condition.
September 23, 2019 Minnesota man contracts rare fungal infection that killed his dog last year The man's dog had spent time running through the woods before developing a severe cough which lead to vomiting and convulsing.
September 23, 2019 Connecticut woman's EEE-linked death marks state's first since 2013 The woman was identified by her church reverend, and had been hospitalized since August.
September 20, 2019 Medical student with rare disease finds possible cure from studying his own blood samples Dr. David Fajgenbaum was a third-year medical student when he suddenly fell ill and was diagnosed with Castleman disease. Determined not to give up on life, the doctor relapsed four times before he took it upon himself to find a cure for his disease. Fajgenbaum sits down with ӣƵ’ Dr. Manny Alvarez to talk about his miraculous journey of survival.
September 18, 2019 Oregon girl, 4, provides life-saving bone marrow for infant brother with 'Bubble Boy' disease The 4-year-old is her family's superhero.