Rare Diseases 1 day ago Mother frantic to save clinical trial that could cure her daughter: ‘The treatment is sitting in a fridge' A rare, fatal disease called SPG50 affects fewer than 100 people in the world — and one of them is Naomi Lockard, a 3-year-old in Colorado. Her mother is desperate to raise funds to save her life.
Cold Case August 9 Montana man ID'd as suspect in cold case killing of teen girl kills himself after being questioned A man named as the suspect in the 1996 killing of a Montana teen girl killed himself a day after being questioned in the case, authorities said.
Alzheimers July 29 Blood tests for Alzheimer's may be coming to your doctor's office: What to know New blood tests could improve Alzheimer's diagnosis speed and accuracy, with one recent study showing up to 91% accuracy, according to medical researchers.
HEALTH July 6 Alzheimer’s on mother’s side of the family could increase disease risk, study finds Having a mother with Alzheimer’s could lead to a higher risk of inherited disease than a paternal history, according to a recent study from Mass General Brigham. Researchers and doctors explain.
TRAVEL July 2 'Personal heritage journeys' bring travelers much closer to their family's stories Travelers looking to go off the beaten path to visit the places where their ancestors lived can do so with the help of genealogy website Ancestry and Kensington Tours, a travel company.
TECH June 30 Abandoning doggy doo? DNA will sniff you out and expose you Some apartment complexes and homeowners associations are requiring residents to submit DNA samples from their dogs to track who is responsible for piles of dog waste.
Alzheimers June 20 In Alzheimer’s breakthrough, researchers identify ‘protective gene’ that delays disease in high-risk family A significant Alzheimer’s study sheds new light on a protective gene that appears to delay the disease in those destined to develop it. A researcher shared how it could "transform lives."
DIGESTIVE HEALTH June 16 Study discovers 'trigger gene' in IBD as researchers look for drugs to prevent the bowel disease Researchers in the U.K. discovered a genetic component that is present in 95% of those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Experts weighed in on what this means for patients.
Olympics June 16 Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin discusses raising awareness for kidney health after father's transplant American swimmer Missy Franklin spoke to Fox News Digital about her efforts to raise awareness for kidney health after father's successful transplant in 2022.
HEALTH June 5 Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy: ‘Like a miracle’ Five children who were born completely deaf have had their hearing loss reversed after receiving a “groundbreaking" gene therapy. Researchers and audiologists discuss what this means.
