Rare disease day is observed annually on the last day of February to spread awareness on certain conditions that can impact on patients lives.

Rare diseases are not actually that rare. Collectively they affect 500 million people around the world. Some, such as Huntington’s disease and sickle cell disease, affect many thousands, others only ...

Attention has turned to progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurodegenerative disorder. Here's what it is and why it's often mistaken for Parkinson’s disease.

Unusual headaches, vision changes, mood shifts or numbness? Know the subtle early warning signs of rare neurological ...

Scientists have zeroed in on a critical weak spot behind a rare but devastating brain autoimmune disorder often known as ...

Researchers at the Sanford Stem Cell Institute have taken the fight against rare diseases to the lab, to patients’ bedsides ...

Early diagnosis of rare diseases in children can significantly improve treatment outcomes and quality of life. Learn symptoms, challenges, and why early detection is crucial for managing pediatric ...

For two scientist parents in Buffalo, their daughter’s rare FOXG1 syndrome diagnosis led them to groundbreaking research, helping launch a gene therapy now headed to a clinical trial.

The Bachelor Australia star shares how embracing grief has helped her focus on meaningful activities and relationships in her ...

The UAE has launched two gene therapy projects targeting the root causes of autism and rare brain disorders, marking a significant shift from symptom management to biological repair. Collaborating ...