Why Is Getting a Rare Disease Diagnosis So…

Here's a worrying medical statistic: out of the 5,980 people recently surveyed about their treatment for 8 rare diseases, it was found that 40% of individuals were initially misdiagnosed (source: EurordisCare survey). For many of…

Shopping Safety: What to do if You Lose…

It happens to most parents at some point in their life.  You are walking through the grocery store or shopping mall, you stop to look at an item that catches your eye, and when you…

Mito What? Mitochondrial Disease and its Impact: One…

Mitochondrial disease is a life-threatening metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to convert food into energy. Mitochondria is a separate strand of DNA, which exists in every cell except red blood cells, and is responsible for…

Is it Possible to Over Vaccinate Your Child?

Parents always want what is best for their child, health being one of the most important concerns.  One of the ways to do that is through the vaccination process.  Today, there seems to be vaccinations…