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HEALTH August 9, 2024

What is POTS, the disease affecting Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky?

After nearly a decade of keeping it under wraps, Olympic medalist Katie Ledecky has shared her POTS diagnosis with the world. Experts discussed details of the disorder.

Rare Diseases August 9, 2024

What is Angelman syndrome? Colin Farrell’s son is living with this rare disease

As actor Colin Farrell is launching a new foundation to raise awareness of his son's rare genetic condition, experts reveal what to know about Angelman syndrome.

HEALTH July 15, 2024

New drug for stiff person syndrome granted designation to speed up development: ‘Thrilled for the community’

Kyverna Therapeutics’ new drug, KYV-101, has been designated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT), the company announced on Monday.

SLEEP DISORDERS July 15, 2024

Rare sleep disorder causes people to cook and eat food while they're asleep

Sleep-related eating disorder (SRED) is a condition that causes people to eat and prepare food while sleeping. Experts Kara Becker and Kelly Baron discuss symptoms, risks and treatments.

HEALTH July 14, 2024

Stiff person syndrome, ancient cancer care and a lupus breakthrough top this weekend's health recap

Check out some of the top health and wellness stories of the week that you may have missed or have been meaning to check out, including why moms are microdosing on mushrooms.

HEALTH July 12, 2024

In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know

Currently, H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) testing is provided only by governmental health departments. Here's what to know in the event of a human outbreak of bird flu.

Rare Diseases July 9, 2024

Stiff person syndrome patients share what it’s like to live with the rare disease

Two people who are living with stiff person syndrome — a rare neurological disorder that causes muscle rigidity and spasms — shared with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital what their experience has been like.

HEALTH June 21, 2024

FDA approves new drug to treat autoimmune liver disease: ‘Giant step forward’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the French drugmaker Ipsen’s medication Iqirvo (elafibranor). Doctors discuss what this means for liver disease patients.

Health June 20, 2024

Can you become drunk without drinking alcohol? Here’s how it could happen

Is it possible to feel intoxicated without ever drinking an alcoholic beverage? Although very rare, some experts say it could happen, with a condition called auto-brewery syndrome.

Health June 12, 2024

Children swimming in Virginia lake hospitalized after E. coli, gastrointestinal illnesses

A cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses, including E. coli, have been reported in children who were at a popular lake in Virginia over Memorial Day weekend.

Odd News June 1, 2024

Charlotte the stingray not pregnant, has disease, says North Carolina aquarium: 'Truly sad'

Charlotte, a California round ray living in an aquarium in North Carolina, is not pregnant, as initially believed. Instead, she has a "rare reproductive disease."