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What do restored clawfoot tubs, spelunking meetups, and first-grade school pictures have in common? They can all be found on social media sites on the internet. But other than connecting…
For people with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), everyday activities can sap a lot of strength. POTS is a form of dysautonomia that is characterized by a shortage of blood…
No one knows how difficult living with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is unless you walk in the shoes of those who have it, treat it, or have a loved one who…
A rare disease patient is getting the recognition she deserves for her fearless outlook on death and her refusal to submit to affliction. On Sunday, the winners were announced for…
People find love in endless different ways. Some people meet their romantic partner through dating apps and singles groups, others meet at work or social gatherings. One place you don't…
Jessica Gilbert uses her rare neurological disorder as fuel for her creativity. The Converse College student suffers from misophonia, which translates into "the hatred of sound." People who suffer from…
Researchers at the University of Sydney have discovered something big: molecules unique to the blood of people who have Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS, a chronic neurological disease that affects the…
Even as we advance in science and medicine, human organs are still complicated and largely mysterious. They're affected by lots of external factors, changing with temperature, pH, and access to…
Next time you order up fries, you might want to think twice before sprinkling on the sodium chloride—but not for the obvious health reasons. Sodium is a no-no for people…
28-year-old Emily Rogers was training for a half marathon in Hamilton a few years ago, when she started having trouble breathing. She never could have predicted what would follow. The…
“What would I give if I could live out of these waters? What would I pay to spend a day warm on the sand? Bet'cha on land they understand Bet…
On January 12-14, 2018 leading minds from around the world will convene in Orlando, Florida for the annual Heme Biosynthesis and the Porphyrias Recent Advances Conference. Yes, it's a mouthful,…
Kallman syndrome is a rare genetic condition that either delays puberty or stops it entirely. Its symptoms include a lack of secondary sex characteristics-- pubic hair that doesn't appear, testes…
Hello, I am Nicole Campanella, 65 years young and I share my body with lupus and now, osteoporosis. My entire life, there were symptoms of lupus or some sort of…
Move over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the most important gifting day of the year serves a greater purpose. It's called Giving Tuesday, and for the past five years this…
Iasmin Omar Ata's stunning graphic novel, Mis(h)adra, dives into the vibrant, hypnotic world of epilepsy. Although it only came out about a month ago, it has received critical acclaim from…
We don't laugh because we're happy – we're happy because we laugh. -William James There is nothing funny about having a rare disease, but learning to laugh as often as possible…
The National Organization for Rare Disorders has teamed up with Children's National Health System for the Rare Disease Institute. This will be the first center to primarily focus on and…
Cielo Honasan has Beckwith-Widemann Syndrome and is an amazing athlete. She's been running since she was little. She never let her disability slow her down. Read on to learn more…
This past August, NHL veteran Brian Boyle was tired, but as a father of two children, being tired didn’t really surprise him. It was a diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia…
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare disorder, in which a genetic mutation disrupts the production of a protein that holds the skin together. This creates intense and painful blistering externally,…
The story starts when Amy Miller was 18 years old, gearing up to start her first year in university. She wasn't pregnant, but she had missed her periods for the…
Reverend Jesse Jackson has been a guiding force in Civil Rights activism for over 50 years. He's a man of many facets: a baptist minister, presidential candidate, powerful orator, and…
Three years ago, a rare disease was spawned that made its way into the medical field. Over 100 people gathered in San Diego to research the disease within a new…
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