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Families affected by Hunter syndrome now have hope as the FDA approves Avlayah, the first treatment designed to replace a missing enzyme that causes dangerous sugar buildup in the brain. This breakthrough marks a major victory for patients with this rare genetic disease.
After more than two decades shaping Canada's hockey success, Doug Armstrong is passing the torch to fresh leadership. His planned departure follows five World Championship medals and contributions to multiple Olympic golds.
The FDA just approved Denali Therapeutics' new medicine for Hunter syndrome, bringing fresh hope to families affected by this rare genetic disease. The approval comes as a welcome surprise after the agency recently toughened its standards for rare disease treatments.
Families dealing with Hunter syndrome just gained a powerful new treatment option after the FDA granted accelerated approval to Denali Therapeutics' groundbreaking drug. The decision marks a turning point for rare disease patients after a year of tougher regulatory outcomes.
Australian tennis player Storm Hunter won her first-round match just months after tearing her Achilles tendon. The qualifier beat world number 40 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro despite being ranked 327 spots lower.
Never-before-seen photos of Neil Armstrong's emergency ocean landing after a harrowing space mission have been donated to his hometown museum. The images capture the moment two astronauts walked away from NASA's closest call, smiling despite nearly losing consciousness in orbit.
After 20 years without new treatments, the FDA approved Avlayah, the first therapy designed to treat both physical and neurological symptoms of Hunter syndrome. The breakthrough offers hope to families battling this rare disease that causes progressive organ damage and early death.
After 20 years, the FDA approved the first treatment for Hunter syndrome that can prevent brain damage in children. For families watching their kids lose the ability to speak and walk, it's a breakthrough they feared would never come.
Hunter Armstrong just proved clean athletes can compete and win at a controversial event designed to allow performance-enhancing drugs. The two-time Olympic gold medalist walked away with $375,000 in prize money while passing every drug test.
The Chicago Cubs secured their elite center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong with a six-year, $115 million extension, ending nearly two decades of instability at the position. The 24-year-old Gold Glove winner set a defensive record last season and became the first Cubs player ever to achieve a 30-30-30 season.
When a hunter fell into the icy Tombigbee River on a 20-degree morning, multiple emergency teams worked together to pull off a life-saving rescue in just 60 minutes. The hunter is expected to make a full recovery.
When a rare meteor exploded over Ohio, treasure hunters from across North America rushed to find fragments worth thousands of dollars. The six-foot meteor left behind 200 to 300 pounds of valuable space rocks scattered across northeast Ohio.
When two duck hunters got trapped in Red River's icy shallows during a brutal winter storm, Louisiana wildlife officers braved freezing rain and dangerous conditions to bring them home safely. It's the second heroic rescue by the same team in just one week.
Children with Hunter syndrome just got their first new treatment option in nearly two decades. The FDA approved AVLAYAH, a breakthrough therapy from Denali Therapeutics that offers fresh hope to families facing this rare genetic disease.
When two duck hunters became trapped in freezing mud on Louisiana's Red River during a brutal winter storm, wildlife agents braved dangerous conditions to bring them home safely. It's the second heroic rescue by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officers in just one week.
When fierce winds stranded a hunter on cracking ice in Maryland, a firefighter in a specialized suit crawled the length of a football field to bring him home safely. The dramatic February rescue marked the first real-world use of equipment volunteers had trained with for 18 years.
Two duck hunters made it home safely after the U.S. Coast Guard launched a dramatic helicopter rescue when frigid winds pushed their boat deep into a Pensacola marsh. The successful operation shows the power of quick emergency response and teamwork.
British runner Georgia Hunter Bell just claimed her first global championship with a stunning 1500m victory at the World Indoor Athletics Championships. Her world-leading time proves that patience and persistence pay off.
A Baylor baseball player just did something no Major Leaguer has ever accomplished, hitting three grand slams in a single game. Tyce Armstrong made history in the Bears' season opener, becoming the first college player in 50 years to pull off the incredible feat.
A retired racehorse who once set speed records just became the first Standardbred ever to win a major stock horse world championship. Homicide Hunter's historic victory is changing how the equestrian world sees his entire breed.
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