A new study identifies some of the most critical genes that may drive a rare but deadly liver cancer, providing a road map for developing drugs that target those genes. The cancer, fibrolamellar carcinoma, accounts for 1-5% of all liver cancers, and disproportionately affects children and young adults. By the time it is detected it […]
Hope for patients with a rare genetic condition linked to severe infections
A team of researchers at CHU Sainte-Justine and Université de Montréal has shed light on the mechanisms that underlie a rare genetic condition by creating the first cellular model of the disease. The study’s findings were published today in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a rare hereditary condition […]
Channing Tatum Faces Off Against Daughter Everly in Rare Boxing Video
Fighting for fun! Channing Tatum shared an adorable boxing video with his and Jenna Dewan’s 6-year-old daughter, Everly. “She love[s] punching dad,” the actor, 39, captioned a Tuesday, December 10, Instagram video. “This is only 1/16 how long this went for hahaha she an animal. We love wrestling and boxing. And we keep it fun. […]
Rob Kardashian Shows Off Massive Weight Loss in Rare Photo for Halloween
Making progress! Rob Kardashian showed off a slim new look in his Halloween costume in a rare photo posted on Instagram on Friday, November 1. In the photo Kardashian, 32, wears a pink-and-white wig and matching pink mustache for a costume inspired by the children’s animated movie and TV series, Trolls. He stands next to […]
Woman's 'ingrown hair' on her labia was actually a rare type of cancer
When Marisa Strupp, 29, found a small bump on her inner labia in March 2018, she assumed it was just an ingrown hair. Due to the sensitive location of the bump, Marisa, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, wanted to get it removed. She went to her doctor and dermatologist, who suggested there was nothing to worry about […]
Medical student with rare disease finds possible cure from studying his own blood samples
A doctor’s race against time to find a cure to his rare disease Dr. David Fajgenbaum was a third-year medical student when he suddenly fell ill and was diagnosed with Castleman disease. Determined not to give up on life, the doctor relapsed four times before he took it upon himself to find a cure for […]
Baby's patch of eczema turns out to be rare childhood cancer
When Emma Royle spotted a rash on her three-month-old baby son, she knew he’d caught chicken pox from his big sister Nora. A few days later, the spots disappeared but the rash remained and she took him to the GP. She was told it was just eczema – a skin condition common in babies – […]
Bumping Along! Miranda Kerr Cradles Baby Bump in Rare Pregnancy Pic
Glowing! Miranda Kerr put her baby bump on full display in a rare pregnancy picture on Monday, August 12. The model, 36, rocked a pink dress with a lemon pattern, pairing the maternity outfit with a white purse and matching pair of heels. The former Victoria’s Secret Angel was all smiles with a hand on […]
Baby boy with a rare condition has a tiny head
Mother of baby boy whose head is smaller because of the same rare condition that can be caused by the Zika virus reveals the incredible bond between him and his sister ‘who sees past the imperfections’ Grayson Taylor has microcephaly, where the head and brain are smaller Doctors thought labour complications had caused temporary problems […]
Annie, 21, almost died after ulcer was a sign of a rare blood disease
Annie Lovegrove, 21, almost died after her mouth ulcer turned out to be a sign of a rare blood disease. Annie was given antibiotics for the ulcer by a GP in January and then was diagnosed with tonsillitis. After her Mum rushed her to A & E, she was diagnosed with ‘very severe’ Aplastic Anemia, […]