Teenager with rare brain tumour raising funds for lifesaving treatment - Joscelyne Kerr, of Kinross, has so far raised around ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal's ...

With genetic testing, we know more than ever about this devastating disease—but genes are only one part of the story.

A multidisciplinary approach, early diagnosis, and comprehensive caregiver education are crucial in effectively managing ...

Rare diseases - a medical condition so obscure that even your doctor has to Google. Despite their name, these diseases ...

The estate of late actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports related to ...

With thousands of rare diseases affecting millions of families worldwide, one Tampa Bay lawmaker is taking action to position Florida as a national leader in genetic medicine.

The mysterious death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife rattled and baffled the Santa Fe community. New details emerge about the couple's final hours.

Years ago, a family member was diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer: Liposarcoma of the Spermatic Cord. Fewer than 200 ...

Genetics plays a crucial role in the manifestation and progression of over 6,800 rare diseases, including but not limited to, genetic disorders, rare ...

POLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.