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Hard cases: Investigating rare & tough diseases
Dr. William Gahl is one of the last, best hopes for people suffering from rare, debilitating, and undiagnosed medical conditions. Lara Logan reports.
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Dr. William Gahl is one of the last, best hopes for people suffering from rare, debilitating, and undiagnosed medical conditions. Lara Logan reports.
20-year-old college student raises awareness for rare disease with only 800 confirmed cases worldwide
Incentives have encouraged rare disease research but lack of funding, high cost of medication provide challenges
An estimated 30 million Americans suffer from one of 7,000 rare diseases, many of which can't be treated
Dr. William Gahl is one of the last, best hopes for people suffering from rare, debilitating, and undiagnosed medical conditions
National Organization for Rare Disorders was founded in 1983 along with Orphan Drug Act - has progress been made?
Girl had rare blood disorder Glanzmann's thrombasthenia, so do not try at home
Angela Bushi was diagnosed with rare Wolcott-Rallison Syndrome, needed pancreas, liver, and two kidneys to survive
5-month old girl's family started Avery's Bucket List blog to spread awareness about rare disease, spinal muscular atrophy
About 7 cases of plague, which is transmitted to humans through infected fleas or bites from infected animals, are reported in the U.S. annually
Girl had rare condition that causes abnormal development of muscles and was unable to use her arms
Patients in study had improved cardiovascular health and were able to gain weight, two problems associated with the disease
Nicole Delien diagnosed with Kleine-Levein Syndrome; She once slept 64 days from Thanksgiving through January
Acromegaly is a disorder in which there is too much growth hormone in the body
Dr. William Gahl, director of the Undiagnosed Diseases Program at the National Institutes of Health, explains why mysterious ailments are sometimes mistaken for hypochondria.
Dad's death from rare heart condition, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, led to a diagnosis of the disease in his twin daughters
Climber Spencer West was born with sacral agenesis, a rare condition in which the lower spine, pelvis don't form properly at the time of birth
Clara Beatty was born with rare genetic mutation called Treacher Collins syndrome, causing deformed face
Controversy sparked in January when Riveras said prominent hospital denied daughter kidney transplant because of disability
Williams syndrome has been likened to having "joy gene," but what's life been like for Williams patient Ben Monkaba?
Up close and personal with disorder that can be as disfiguring as it is rare
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Caitlyn Mai underwent cochlear implant surgery with her insurer's approval, expecting it would be covered in full. Then she started getting the bills.
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
A new rankings list from U.S. News & World Report aims to highlight the top ranked hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Fitness guru Richard Simmons, who helped millions lose weight by preaching the value of exercise and movement, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at age 76. In this November 30, 2003 commentary recorded for "Sunday Morning," Simmons offered his advice on dealing with holiday feasts, diets, and the benefits of "moving and grooving."
JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a sales bump after the Ohio senator was picked to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
"He was millimeters away from having his life expunged ... I'm sure the ear doesn't feel well," Eric Trump told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
A young gas station operator in Wisconsin was stabbed to death on June 12. Authorities have never named a suspect in the murder until now.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Peter Navarro, 75, was released from federal prison in Miami on Wednesday after serving a four-month sentence.
JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a sales bump after the Ohio senator was picked to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
Here's how much EssilorLuxottica is paying for Supreme, the skate brand with a cult following.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Caitlyn Mai underwent cochlear implant surgery with her insurer's approval, expecting it would be covered in full. Then she started getting the bills.
Gambling ends and the doors close Wednesday at The Mirage, which changed the face of Las Vegas. It's slated to resurface in 2027 as the Hard Rock Las Vegas.
"He was millimeters away from having his life expunged ... I'm sure the ear doesn't feel well," Eric Trump told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
A letter sent to the convention rules committee establishes that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
Peter Navarro, 75, was released from federal prison in Miami on Wednesday after serving a four-month sentence.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Caitlyn Mai underwent cochlear implant surgery with her insurer's approval, expecting it would be covered in full. Then she started getting the bills.
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
Residents of a Toronto suburb tell CBS News they're worried a U.S. company may be emitting a cancer-causing gas in their community.
Britain's King Charles III donned a ceremonial crown and robe to give a speech opening the U.K.'s first left-leaning parliament in 14 years.
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declare the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
A young gas station operator in Wisconsin was stabbed to death on June 12. Authorities have never named a suspect in the murder until now.
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Sen. Rick Scott, a Republican from Florida, joined CBS News to discuss his thoughts on potential gun reform after the assassination attempt against Donald Trump and what issues he would like to see Trump tackle first if the former president is elected again in November.
Donald Trump's security detail had been beefed up due to a U.S.-detected Iranian plot against the former president before this past weekend's assassination attempt at a Trump rally, a source tells CBS News. So far, investigators have found no connection between the rally shooting and Iran. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Charlie De Mar have more on the Iranian plot and the investigation into the assassination attempt.
Republicans spent Day 2 of the RNC bashing President Biden on his immigration policies. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat and Biden surrogate, joined CBS News to discuss how Democrats are responding to the Republicans' message so far and ongoing concerns about Biden's candidacy.
Viral TikTok sensation and behavioral therapy practitioner Keila Shaheen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new book, "The Lucky Girl Journal."
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