An 8-year-old boy’s battle with a rare blood disorder is inspiring the Lewis University community to roll up their sleeves ...

Two more kinds of ticks can cause red meat allergies than previously thought. See the new species, learn where all 3 live, how to handle bites.

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 ...

Ocracoke Waterfowl Festival is this weekend when duck decoy carvers show off their decoy artwork. It is a dying art on this Hyde County island, but one longtime carver tries to keep it alive ...

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 ...

Tree man syndrome, or epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV), is a rare, incurable skin disorder that makes people highly susceptible to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The disease can lead to ...

A disturbing trend has emerged where AI is being used to create Instagram influencers with Down syndrome to promote adult content on platforms like OnlyFans and Fanvue. This practice, which ...

The specific comment was something to the effect of “Maryland has the most dedicated basketball fans of any school in the country. Unable to help myself, I immediately replied, “Really? You heard of ...

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 ...