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Teen's death from rare Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

The heartbreaking story of Isabelle Tate, a vibrant teenager whose life was cut short by the little-known genetic condition Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, sparking urgent calls for greater awareness and research funding.

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.

Rare 50p Coin Sells for £113 at Auction

A scarce 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for over double its face value in a recent auction, sparking renewed interest in coin collecting across the UK.

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

Florida confirms first 'zombie deer' disease case

Florida faces its first confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease in white-tailed deer, sparking urgent containment measures and raising concerns about the fatal neurological condition's spread.

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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