October 8, 2025 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, 2025 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, 2025 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, 2025 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, 2025 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, 2025 '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, 2025 ‘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, 2025 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, 2025 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.
August 23, 2025 Brain eating amoeba-infected patient dies, Missouri health officials confirm Brain-eating amoeba kills Missouri water-skier as health officials urge precautions when swimming in warm, fresh bodies of water like Lake of the Ozarks.