10 h. ago Scots teen woke up paralysed after 'one in a million' rare spine condition

Nicola Harvie's daughter, Jessie-Lou, 14, from Blantyre, was diagnosed with transverse myelitis, a rare spinal cord condition.

Politics

33 h. ago Nicholas Lyndhurst honours late son Archie's memory by relaunching his streetwear fashion range

Archie died in his sleep after suffering an intracerebral haemorrhage caused by acute lymphoblastic lymphoma - an incredibly rare condition which kills around 800 people a year.

Politics

7 d. ago Scotland first part of the UK to screen babies for ‘devastating’ rare condition

From early 2026 it is expected babies born in Scotland will be routinely tested for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Politics

9 d. ago Family of terminally ill girl with rare genetic condition in desperate plea for specially adapted room

Little Eireann MacFarlane is one of just six people born with a genetic abnormality which requires 24 hour care.

Politics

1 week ago Common heart drug taken by millions could raise risk of death for certain group, shock research finds

The daily tablets, which can trigger fatigue, nausea and even sexual dysfunction, are offered to the majority of patients who suffer a heart attack.

Events

1 week ago Weight loss jabs like Ozempic and Mounjaro can keep heart failure patients out of hospital

Researchers said millions more patients could soon be offered the likes of Wegovy to extend their life as they hailed their 'dramatic benefits'.

Science

1 week ago Weight loss drugs can halve heart patients’ risk of early death, study finds

GLP-1 agonists could be given to millions with heart conditions to help them stay out of hospital and live longerWeight loss drugs can reduce by half the risk of heart patients being hospitalised or dying early, according to the largest study of its kind.The class of drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, have been found to offer “dramatic benefits” to heart patients, significantly cutting their risk of falling seriously ill or dying prematurely from any cause. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago 'I knew time was running out to see my family's faces and I needed to make memories while I still could'

Dave Steele was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition which has no treatment, no cure. His world fell apart, until something incredible happened

Politics

2 w. ago Experts warn Trump is showing one rare sign of brain condition and 'it's getting worse'

Clinical psychologists Dr John Gartner and Dr Harry Segal have raised concerns about Donald Trump's psychomotor abilities as they claim the 79-year-old is demonstrating clear indicators of dementia

Events

2 w. ago Doctors in Gaza say patients' protruding ribs and bony limbs offer evidence of malnutrition

Soon after arriving at a Gaza City hospital, Texas surgeon Mohammed Adeel Khaleel examined a 17-year-old with gunshot wounds sustained when he went to an aid site

Science

2 w. ago New Channel 4 series helping single blood donors find love in bid to tackle NHS shortage

Channel 4's new series "Love is in the Blood" is teaming up with NHS Blood and Transplant starring Adeola Patronne as the presenter and matchmaker, all in aid of donating blood and viewer entertainment

Events

3 w. ago Hundreds with rare conditions to benefit from new blood matching test

The move will allow donor blood to be matched to these patients more closely, to reduce the risk of severe reactions

Events

3 w. ago Blood matching test to be offered to patients with rare conditions

About 300 people will be eligible for the test, which uses genetics to get detailed blood group information.

Events

3 w. ago Diabetes patients could be offered weight loss jabs sooner in major shake

The changes will impact millions of people with type 2 diabetes in England in the biggest shake-up of care in a decade

Science

3 w. ago Heart patients to be offered rehab online under new draft guidance

The six platforms have been conditionally recommended in new draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Science

3 w. ago EastEnders' Colin Salmon gives health update on wife after devastating illness

EastEnders star Colin Salmon, who plays George Knight, has given an update on his wife after she was diagnosed with a rare health condition prior to him joining the BBC soap

Science

4 w. ago Box, run, crash: China’s humanoid robot games show advances and limitations

Beijing is keen to showcase country’s prowess in robotics, say observers – but some are sceptical about real-world useA quick left hook, a front kick to the chest, a few criss-cross jabs, and the crowd cheers. But it is not kickboxing prowess that concludes the match. It is an attempted roundhouse kick that squarely misses its target, sending the kickboxer from a top university team tumbling to the floor.While traditional kickboxing comes with the risk of blood, sweat and serious head injuries, the competitors in Friday’s match at the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing faced a different set of challenges. Balance, battery life and a sense of philosophical purpose being among them. Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago Man discovers something is 'eating' his brain days after going water

The man was rushed to intensive care after developing a rare condition that only seven people have survived just days after the had been water-skiing on a lake

Politics

4 w. ago Boy, 12, with rare genetic skin disorder can now play football after breakthrough medical trial

Gabrielius Misurenkovas can finally play football with his friends after being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition as a baby

Science

4 w. ago 'We never knew why our little girl struggled so much, then Manchester scientists made a world

Doctors suspected Rose might have a rare condition at her mum's 20-week scan - and it wasn't long before she started experiencing horrible seizures

Politics