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You've heard about Hurricane Irma and Maria that hit Puerto Rico, destroying schools, hospitals, and leaving the island without power. You've seen the devastating photos. Millions of people living there…
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If you're a fan of indie documentaries and contemplating the purpose of life, you'll probably like Gabe. Long before the filming began, Gabe Weil's story started in St Louis. He…
Four years ago, Meli Dez and Jules Morse came back from their "mom-cation" to Montreal changed. Both women were mothers of young children, and suddenly they were exposed to a…
Disease and community are both powerful things. When AAG, a rare disease affected Erika's life, her community fought back with her. Find out how below, and follow the full story…
All her life, Caitlin Shaw, a 15-year-old girl in England, has faced a number of serious health problems. She was born with numerous heart complications, as well as Kyphoscoliosis and…
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Hannah Chertock's art is a stunning testament to patience, and a thorough investigation of what it means to live in a human body. Chertock, the artist behind Bodies Adapt, studied…
They say you have to suffer for your art-- this actor and director took that literally. Shooting a major feature film is exhausting work. Salman Khan, a huge name in…
Kelley O'Brien's hands shook as she stood in her bathroom, preparing for a date. It wasn't that she was nervous, or at least, she wasn't nervous in the way that…
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Are eyes really the window to the soul? A recent study shows that they are, at least, a window into Angelman syndrome. Angelman syndrome (AS) is a neuro-genetic condition. It's…
As originally reported by WCSH6 Portland, Kate Woodside has become an internet inspiration to other kids affected by Alagille Syndrome. It’s common these days to hear complaints about kids spending…
Jenna Lowe is an organ donor and social activist and before she died, she created a legacy that would live on in the rare disease community and save lives. She…
Sam and Anna Beiler have not one, but two children with a rare degenerative disease that causes blindness. As of now, there is no treatment. Last month, however, the FDA…
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When Anthony Byrd's son, Xavier, was born, something didn't feel right. A closer look at Xaier's face using a heat lamp revealed that something was indeed not right. Following that,…
Sixteen-year-old Ashrai Kumar has endured many nights of tossing and turning in pain due to ulcers caused from Behcet's disease. This chronic condition is seen prominently in Japan, Asia, and…
There's new hope on the rise for multiple myeloma and other forms of cancer. Investigations are underway into a rare disease called NGLY1 deficiency and the clues are looking good.…
First, I want to address everyone, whether or not you have myasthenia gravis. If you're able to get the flu vaccine, but haven't yet, you should get on that as…
Can increasing awareness and early screenings have an impact on heart health in Canada? When it comes to familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), Vancouver’s top medical advisors believe it can, according to…
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