Cushing’s syndrome survivor and public health advocate, Ms. Aisha Adamu Fari, has urged the Federal Government to prioritize research, awareness, and early diagnosis of rare diseases in Nigeria.

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) can make it hard to keep up with your daily activities. (Photo Credit: Maskot/Getty Images) You and your doctor should try to tackle your toughest symptoms first ...

April 9, 2025 – Seattle Children’s Research Institute scientists have developed a preclinical model of Leigh syndrome displaying the condition’s typical effects, including disordered swallowing and ...

More than one million people will receive between £29.20 and £187.45 each week over the new financial year through PIP or Adult Disability Payment for musculoskeletal conditions.

For those who have difficulty falling asleep to begin with, restless leg syndrome (RLS) is like driving a nail into the coffin of constant nocturnal wakefulness. I haven’t been diagnosed but I do ...

My voice mirrored my grandmother’s. I don’t remember if the child was experiencing a specific ailment commonly coupled with his Down syndrome, such as leukemia or a structural heart or ...

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) describes a set of symptoms that affect the genitourinary tract, including vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and urinary problems. Menopause is a ...

There are no studies supporting the reliability of making a clinical diagnosis of medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). Aim Our aim was to assess if MTSS can be diagnosed reliably, using history and ...

These include autoimmune forms of arthritis as well as Dupuytren's contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and scleroderma. Even certain drugs can cause morning hand stiffness in some ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Mast cell activation syndrome, or disease (MCAS), is a condition that causes mast cells to release these substances too frequently, resulting in severe allergic reactions. After detecting an ...

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a long-term deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine). It involves two brain disorders that often occur together: Wernicke encephalopathy ...