Scientists have discovered how a rare genetic mutation enables a woman to live her life with virtually no pain.
Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII is a tenacious fungus resistant to drugs and causes skin ailments in animals and humans. According to the CDC, this fungus is transmitted through sexual contact, raising concerns for intimate health.
This was the case for a 25-year-old woman who presented at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, not just feeling blue but appearing navy blue.
Ashley battles a rare condition that caused her to break bones "once a month" or "every other month," making recovery a constant challenge.
In an extremely rare case, surgeons extracted a fetal mass from the brain of a one-year-old. The discovery followed the child's presentation of delayed motor skills, increased head size, and cerebral fluid accumulation.
A couple from Gloucester was left stunned when a routine A&E visit for their newborn's suspected cold sore revealed a heart-wrenching diagnosis: a hole in his heart.
