Urbach-Wiethe is a genetic disorder characterized by collagen deposits and thickened skin, resulting in papules on the face.

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Rare diseases are complicated and communicating reliable, accessible health information around them can be even more complicated. Some conditions like RPI deficiency or Aicardi syndrome affect less ...

Dan Marino is opening up about his health — and offering reassurance to fans in the process. The NFL Hall of Famer, 64, gives ...

Inspired by his father, Grandview High School student Josue Clara started a nonprofit called Beyond Rare to build awareness ...

Rare neurological diseases offer unusually clear models for testing earlier diagnosis, precision treatment and long-term ...

U.S. health officials have added two deadly rare diseases to the list of conditions the government recommends states screen newborns for.

For Americans living with rare diseases, the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program is a vital tool. Yet its reauthorization is at risk.

VHL, a genetic cancer condition, recently was featured on "Grey's Anatomy." Feb. 10, 2011 — -- In a multi-episode arc on "Grey's Anatomy," actor Scott Foley plays a von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) ...

Queen’s University has launched a new online resource to empower unpaid carers supporting their loved ones with a rare disease.