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Researchers at Mass General Brigham have discovered how to treat auto-brewery syndrome, a rare condition where gut bacteria turn food into alcohol and make people drunk without drinking. The breakthrough could help patients who've struggled for years with unexpected intoxication.
A Wellington baby may be the only person on Earth with his specific genetic condition, but his parents' determination and medical breakthroughs are giving him a fighting chance. One year after his diagnosis, Archie Eaton is finally gaining weight and reaching new milestones.
A groundbreaking clinical trial shows the first successful treatment for a debilitating inherited heart condition affecting hundreds of thousands. Patients who struggled to walk up stairs can now hike again.
Six students who managed dermatologic conditions while excelling academically just received up to $10,000 each for college. Since 2013, the Aspire Higher program has awarded 87 scholarships totaling over $1 million to students who refused to let skin conditions derail their dreams.
Researchers studying worms accidentally discovered that protein clumps can pass traits across generations without changing DNA. This breakthrough could help explain why some diseases run in families even when genetic tests find nothing.
Mayo Clinic scientists corrected a genetic mutation causing the most common inherited kidney disease with one injection. The treatment extended survival and stopped organ damage in mice, offering hope for 12 million people worldwide.
A legal advocacy group is taking a bold step to secure women's property rights across East Africa through the courts. The move could help millions of women gain equal access to family land and assets.
After 27 years, biotech company Cytokinetics could win its second FDA approval in record time with a groundbreaking heart drug. The medication would be the first treatment specifically designed for a type of inherited heart disease that affects thousands of Americans.
Millions of women with polycystic ovary syndrome now have a diagnosis that actually makes sense. The condition just got renamed to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, fixing decades of confusion.
After 10 years of debate and input from 22,000 people worldwide, a condition affecting up to 13% of women just got a new name that actually describes what it is. PCOS becomes PMOS, and the change could help millions get properly diagnosed.
Researchers at Imperial College London are developing a washable AI-powered shirt that monitors hearts 24/7, potentially catching deadly inherited rhythm disorders that traditional tests miss. Families with genetic heart conditions could finally get answers without endless clinic visits.
New research reveals nearly half of dementia patients showed signs through 29 common medical conditions years before diagnosis. The discovery could help doctors catch warning signs much earlier.
A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women worldwide now has a more accurate name that could transform how patients get diagnosed and treated. After 14 years of collaboration between medical experts and patients, PCOS is now officially called PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome). #
A simple retinal scan can now reveal signs of mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, thanks to an AI-powered kiosk bringing breakthrough diagnostics to underserved communities in India. The technology offers hope for millions who lack access to psychiatric care.
MAN Trucks proved their electric semis can rapid-charge in brutal Swedish winter cold, clearing a major hurdle for widespread adoption. The demonstration shows clean transportation can handle real-world challenges, not just ideal conditions.
Scientists developed a simple blood test that can detect thousands of genetic conditions in developing babies without risky invasive procedures. The breakthrough could spare expectant parents from difficult decisions about amniocentesis and other tests that carry miscarriage risks.
A new artificial intelligence tool can spot 14 critical health problems from a single CT scan, making emergency care faster and simpler. The FDA approval marks a major shift from older AI tools that could only detect one condition at a time.
Children born with a specific type of genetic hearing loss can now hear their parents' voices and dance to music, thanks to the FDA's approval of the first-ever gene therapy for inherited deafness. The one-time treatment helps patients avoid cochlear implants and restores natural hearing.
British tennis player Francesca Jones, who was told she'd never play professionally due to a rare genetic condition, achieved direct entry into the Australian Open main draw for the first time after a career-changing 2024 season. The 25-year-old went from considering retirement to climbing back inside the world's top 75.
Laxmi Chaudhari faced rejection and underwent surgeries trying to fix her rare facial condition. Then she made a harder choice: accepting herself exactly as she is.
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