Tens of millions of people are living with a rare disease, defined as a condition suffered by fewer than 200,000 people. Global experts have identified more than 7,000 of these conditions, which ...

AHS is often caused by brain injury or neurodegenerative illnesses, but there is not enough research to determine any consistent cause or why it occurs. “Alien hand is little investigated because it ...

AROUND one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health issue of some sort each year. While one in six people suffer with common issues such as anxiety or depression, many others are ...

Scientists have been left scratching their heads for years over some extremely rare diseases - now being no closer to finding a cure now than they were before. These conditions, which affect fewer ...

An elderly woman believed she was possessed by ghosts when she saw her arm move on its own before doctors discovered she was actually suffering from an extremely rare condition. A 77-year-old woman ...