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Parents fight for a cure, plus viral outbreaks and benefits of weekend sleep

Naomi Lockard family

A rare, fatal disease called SPG50 affects fewer than 100 people in the world — and one of them is Naomi Lockard, a 3-year-old in Colorado (pictured at right and with her family at left). Click below for the full story. (Rebekah Lockard)

A MOTHER'S MISSION – Rebekah Lockard of Colorado is frantic to save the clinical trial that could cure her daughter's rare disease — and it's largely up to her to raise the funds. Continue reading…

‘PERSONAL CHOICE’ – Here's why more Americans have a growing distrust of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to doctors. Continue reading…

COMMITTED TO A CURE – A Canadian father created a drug to save his son from a rare disease — and now other families are desperate to get the treatment. Continue reading…

Pirovolakis family

Terry Pirovolakis, pictured with his family, used his life savings to create a genetic therapy for his youngest son, center, who has a rare disease called SPG50. (Terry Pirovolakis)

THRIVING WITH ANXIETY – An expert offers her tips on embracing the mental health condition and using it to one's advantage. Continue reading…

DANGEROUS COMPLICATION – Sepsis is now the third-deadliest condition in the U.S., behind heart disease and cancer. Experts share symptoms, treatments and prevention tips. Continue reading…

‘RARE BUT SERIOUS’ - As a New Hampshire man fights for his life, experts share warnings about Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease. Continue reading…

Mosquito lockdown

A rare, potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease has sparked concern, and led to some lockdowns, in the Northeastern U.S. (iStock)

MATTERS OF THE HEART – A single blood test could predict women's heart attack risk up to 30 years in advance, researchers say. Continue reading…

‘SLOTH FEVER’ – The CDC issued an alert about cases of Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever, in travelers returning from Cuba. Here's what to know. Continue reading…

SEASONAL WELLNESS These 7 health products can help you breathe easier, avoid allergies and support your immune system. Continue reading…

WEEKEND CATCH-UPS – Sleeping longer on weekends could lower heart disease risk by 20%, a new study finds. Sleep experts discuss the potential benefits. Continue reading…

Woman sleeping

Those who caught up on the most sleep over the weekends were found to have a 20% lower risk of developing heart disease. (iStock)

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