The annual event aims to raise awareness about rare diseases through education, collaboration and community engagement.

WHEN Elijah John came down with cold symptoms and a rash on his cheek, his parents Kyle and Chloe should have had no reason ...

In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers at Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine have discovered a rare genetic mutation that can directly cause a common liver disease known as ...

A five-year-old boy whose family thought he just had a “stomach bug” died 24 hours after being diagnosed with meningitis.

The 7th International Conference on Birth Defects (ICBD 2026), held in Pune served as a monumental gathering of national and level genetics experts dedicated to the theme of integrative healthcare and ...

Dobby's case stands out because of how clearly visible the difference is. Cats already rely heavily on their ears to ...

Yet two young children saw a rare albino squirrel in a churchyard, according to a BBC story. The two children were counting ...

The 7-month-old black kitten has a rare genetic mutation causing a curled tail, extra ears, and an underbite. He is preparing for adoption after surgery, and foster mom Stephanie Brown hopes Dobby ...

Recent research suggests genes play a bigger role in longevity than previously thought. But your lifestyle choices still matter a huge amount.

Rare diseases often hide in plain sight — behind delayed milestones, feeding difficulties or symptoms that seem minor at first glance. Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome (LNS ...