Disease

First Major Breakthrough Leads to Successful Treatment of Huntington’s Disease

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — For the first time, scientists have successfully treated someone suffering from Huntington's disease, a fatal genetic…

1 month ago

Experts Warn of Potential Tick Surge and Rising Lyme Disease Threat in Illinois

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Experts said Illinoisans should be aware of the increase in ticks in the state.ABC7 Chicago is now…

1 month ago

Cocoa supplements could reduce the risk of heart disease: Study

A recent study suggests that taking cocoa extract supplements daily could reduce the risk of age-related chronic conditions like heart…

1 month ago

New Discovery: Lifestyle Habits Tied to Life-Threatening Heart Conditions

Heart disease ranks as the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming 20 million lives each year. Researchers are now pointing…

1 month ago

GMB Icon John Stapleton Passes Away at 79 After Battle with Parkinson’s Disease

Broadcaster John Stapleton, 79, who had Parkinson’s disease complicated by pneumonia, died peacefully in hospital early this morning, his agent…

1 month ago

FDA Fast-Tracks Approval of Treatment for Orland Park Infant with Rare Barth Syndrome

ORLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A baby in the Chicago area is battling a rare disease and desperately needs a…

1 month ago

Eric Dane Shares First Video Discussing ALS and His Disease’s Progression

Eric Dane is opening up and being completely vulnerable with fans in his first video addressing his ALS diagnosis and…

1 month ago

Supplement for Eye Disease Shows Potential Anti-Cancer Properties

An over-the-counter supplement used to treat an eye disease has been found to potentially have anti-cancer properties.The dietary supplement slowed…

1 month ago

Ebola Vaccine Deployed to Congo’s Outbreak Epicenter as Officials Rush to Contain the Disease

Limited access and scarce funds are the key challenges facing health officials trying to respond to the latest Ebola outbreak…

1 month ago

CDC Alerts Public About Chagas Disease Risk from ‘Kissing Bugs,’ Cautioning It May Become Widespread in the US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says a potentially deadly condition could become an endemic illness in the…

2 months ago