Jacalyn Lee, founder of The DAND Alliance, is partnering with the startup Nome to develop treatments for her daughter's rare genetic disorder. Nome uses AI to provide research roadmaps and project management for families facing ultra-rare conditions.
An Adelaide coroner found that 32-year-old Kate Sylvia's death from a stroke was preventable after she was incorrectly diagnosed with a migraine following failures by ambulance and clinic staff.
John Eryl Parry, 78, with bladder and kidney cancer, is walking 462 miles across the UK for charity, potentially affecting his treatment, inspired by a desire to contribute despite his condition.
Im Jahr 2024 wurden doppelt so viele Mädchen und junge Frauen im Alter von zehn bis 17 Jahren wegen Essstörungen im Krankenhaus behandelt wie vor 20 Jahren. Die Zahl stieg laut Statistischen Bundesamt von rund 2.800 auf etwa 6.000.
Erika Castellanos, executive director of Gate, reflects on surviving HIV for over 30 years, medical advancements, and ongoing threats from stigma, criminalisation, and funding cuts.
Researchers report a rising incidence of type 2 diabetes among adults under 40, particularly young women in England and Germany, driven by lifestyle factors and complicated by underdiagnosis.
Former President Joe Biden's cancer has metastasized into his bones and is very painful, according to his son Hunter Biden in a BBC interview. The diagnosis follows a public announcement last May regarding his prostate cancer.
Emma Meline, diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia in December 2025, received a life-saving bone marrow transplant from her 2-year-old sister Lucy in February 2026, forging an unbreakable bond between them.
Tom Six, director of The Human Centipede, has revealed in a final homemade documentary that he has spent six years living as a recluse in Amsterdam after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2020.
Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest black professor at 37, resigned amid scrutiny over his academic work and life story, including claims about his autism and learning journey
An Atlanta-area woman filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente after a labeling error led to a wrongful cancer diagnosis and an unneeded full hysterectomy.
A woman in China named Wang was sentenced to three years in prison for abducting a 10-month-old baby boy in March 1990 while working as a maid for the Sun family.
The death toll from a Ukrainian attack on an industrial facility in Russia's Kursk Region has risen to four, with another person injured, according to regional Governor Alexander Khinshtein.
A 10-year-old Sunshine Coast boy, Cooper, is set to spend his birthday in hospital after a persistent sore throat led to an acute myeloid leukaemia diagnosis, highlighting the importance of seeking medical advice for persistent symptoms.
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy shares his experience living with stage 4 prostate cancer, advocating for better screening and raising funds for research while navigating his own health challenges and family life.
Former Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles halfback and ABC Sport rugby league commentator John Gibbs, 70, has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. He announced Monday he is stepping away from broadcasting to focus on his health, receiving support from his ABC Sport colleagues.
Philip Kong, a 75-year-old Hong Kong retiree, discovered that prostate surgery at The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital could cost nearly 90% less than in Hong Kong, highlighting significant healthcare cost disparities between the two cities.
Hong Kong retiree Philip Kong, 75, discovered he could reduce his prostate surgery bill by up to 90% by opting for treatment at the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital rather than a Hong Kong facility, prompting him to reflect on local healthcare costs.
Bayer Leverkusen muss vorerst auf seinen 17-jährigen Zugang Kennet Eichhorn verzichten. Eine ärztliche Untersuchung ergab eine behandlungsbedürftige Stoffwechselstörung, die auf hohe Belastung und Gewichtsverlust nach einer Magen-Darm-Erkrankung folgte. Der Verein sichert ihm volle Unterstützung zu.
China plans to integrate quantum technologies, including precision sensors and computer simulations, into its national power grid to prevent blackouts, following an 18-month successful trial in Hefei, Anhui province, which rapidly detected equipment faults.
Social prescribing, a practice more common in the UK, connects individuals with non-medical, community-based activities like sea swimming and art to improve health. Amanda, from Devon, England, found significant relief from major depressive disorder through sea swimming, reducing her antidepressant dosage. Experts advise matching hobbies to symptoms, finding intrinsic motivation, and using mindfulness to identify beneficial activities.
A 45-year-old construction worker presented with extreme shoulder pain and swelling, revealing his entire shoulder joint was destroyed. Doctors diagnosed him with Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome (MSS), a rare condition causing rapid joint disintegration, and referred him for surgery.
Lynette McHendry, diagnosed with aggressive stage four breast cancer at 37, has survived against the odds, advocating for better treatment access in Northern Ireland, highlighting advancements in personalised cancer therapies.
Sulemana Abdul Samed, Ghana's tallest man at 7ft 4in, dies at 33 in Tamale hospital due to infected leg sores, sparking widespread grief in northern Ghana where he was a local celebrity.
