November 30, 2017 Man claims he contracted eye-eating parasite from amusement park water ride A Pennsylvania man and his wife have filed a lawsuit against an amusement park over claims that he contracted an eye-eating parasite after going on one of the water rides.
November 27, 2017 Boy born without arms or legs walks for first time in viral video “Camden, I’m so proud of you buddy.”
November 22, 2017 VA study shows parasite from Vietnam may be killing vets Veterans returned to the U.S. after fighting in the jungles of Vietnam during the war half a century ago, but hundreds of them may be dying from a silent bullet — a slow-killing parasite living in the men decades after the war, a new study revealed.
November 15, 2017 Doctors cut into mom's womb to repair baby's spinal cord defect Doctors in Canada performed a life-altering surgery on a fetus still developing inside its mother's womb to correct a spinal defect that would have led to spina bifida, according to news reports.
November 13, 2017 Parents of 10-month-old boy who weighs as much as a 9-year-old seek help A 10-month-old boy who weighs as much as a typical 9-year-old child is potentially in danger of dying as his parents scramble to raise money for potential treatment.
November 8, 2017 Boy with rare disease gets new skin with gene therapy Doctors treating a critically ill boy with a devastating skin disease used experimental gene therapy to create an entirely new skin for most of his body in a desperate attempt to save his life.
November 6, 2017 Family sees hope in gene therapy for son diagnosed with fatal neurodegenerative disease An Arizona family has relocated to Texas in hopes of saving their 5-year-old son Joseph, who was diagnosed with a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder called Batten disease.
November 3, 2017 7 weird health conditions with no medical explanation Each brings on vague or bizarre symptoms—but are they actual illnesses? Sufferers say yes, while researchers are raising eyebrows.
October 27, 2017 Teen's sore throat spirals into life-threatening infection A complaint about a sore throat has turned into a health nightmare for one Rhode Island teen, who is now reportedly facing partial amputation of her right leg.
October 27, 2017 8-year-old skips birthday presents, asks for donations for toddler with rare illness Rather than throw a big birthday party complete with presents and fanfare, Brooklynn Daniel, who turns 8 on Friday, wants guests who attend her bash to donate to the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research in honor of Evan Brenneman, her 22-month-old friend.