August 28, 2019 Michigan teen among suspected EEE cases, on ventilator in hospital, mom says Her mother said it started with what they thought was a simple headache.
August 27, 2019 John Elway’s rare hand disorder nearly derailed post-playing bliss: 'Couldn’t straighten my fingers' After 15 surgeries in 16 years, Elway wasn't about to head back under the knife.
August 26, 2019 Bride with golf ball-sized brain tumor swore she would 'crawl down aisle' on wedding day if she couldn't walk When 24-year-old Christina Anderson was diagnosed with a golf ball-sized brain tumor just three months before her wedding, she vowed to not let the health ailment stop her from marrying her fiancé — even if that meant she would have to “crawl down the aisle,” she recently said.
August 22, 2019 Massachusetts resident contracts rare tick-borne illness that can cause brain infection, death A Massachusetts resident has contracted a rare but potentially deadly tick-borne illness, officials in the town of Maynard, where the patient lives, announced this week.
August 21, 2019 Mom loses fingers, toes, part of leg after rug burn triggers severe infection Her most recent surgery stemming from the 2015 incident was just a few months ago.
August 16, 2019 Ohio girl, 7, diagnosed with rare mosquito-borne illness that can cause brain inflammation, seizures A 7-year-old Mt. Vernon, Ohio girl has been infected with a rare mosquito-borne virus that, in severe cases, can cause encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain.
August 15, 2019 Heartland virus found in Illinois ticks, health officials warn Samples were taken after a patient tested positive for the virus last year.
August 14, 2019 Boy's rare disease took 5 years to diagnose, family says The family said their son is "strong, brave and an amazing little guy that brings so much joy to all who know him."
August 9, 2019 Ohio girl, 5, temporarily paralyzed following tick bite A 5-year-old Cincinnati, Ohio girl suffered from temporary paralysis following a tick bite, her family says.
August 1, 2019 Boy has over 500 'teeth' removed after complaining of pain in jaw Footage of the team dissecting the growth shows hundreds of tooth fragments ranging in size.