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Teen may never walk after NHS misdiagnosis

A teenage girl's life has been shattered after NHS doctors repeatedly dismissed her symptoms as growing pains, only to discover she had a rare spinal condition that may leave her permanently unable to walk.

Woman speaks with Thai accent after stroke

A Hampshire woman developed Foreign Accent Syndrome after suffering a stroke, causing her to speak with a Thai accent despite never visiting Thailand. Medical experts explain this rare neurological condition.

Woman's 2-inch 'mini-me' growth reveals rare condition

A British woman shares her extraordinary medical journey after discovering a mysterious 2-inch growth on her body that doctors identified as a rare condition. Her story highlights the importance of trusting your instincts when something doesn't feel right

Midwife's instinct saves baby from rare condition

A quick-thinking midwife's extraordinary observation during a routine appointment led to the discovery of a rare and life-threatening condition, saving an unborn baby from certain tragedy.

Baby survives rare twin absorption condition

A newborn's swollen belly revealed an extraordinary medical mystery - doctors discovered he was absorbing his twin sibling in the womb in a rare condition called fetus in fetu.

Woman wakes from coma speaking fluent French

In an extraordinary medical case, Lisa Millar from Largs, Scotland, awoke from a two-week coma speaking fluent French despite barely remembering the language since school. Doctors are baffled by this rare phenomenon of Foreign Accent Syndrome.

Woman allergic to water suffers burning skin

A young woman suffers from an extremely rare water allergy that leaves her skin burning, cracking and bleeding after simple activities like showering or sweating.

MAFS's Emma Barnes: 'My Body Is a Prison'

Married at First Sight favourite Emma Barnes gives a raw and emotional account of her debilitating health struggles, revealing how a rare condition has left her feeling trapped in her own body.

Sarah Parish on trauma of losing baby daughter

Actress Sarah Parish and husband James Murray open up for the first time about the devastating loss of their eight-month-old daughter, Ella-Jayne, and their journey through grief.

Morning Yawn Nearly Killed Me: UK Man's Ordeal

A British man's life was turned upside down after a simple morning yawn dislocated his jaw and triggered a rare, life-threatening condition. This is his shocking story of survival and the vital health warning he now shares.

Routine blood test reveals incurable genetic condition

Jade, 33, went for a routine blood test expecting nothing unusual. Weeks later, she received a life-altering diagnosis of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) - a rare genetic disorder with no cure. Her story highlights the importance of recognising unusual sympto

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