Orphan diseases
Marijuana May Cause Intense Vomiting In Mysterious, Painful Condition
Long-term marijuana users are reporting debilitating vomiting and stomach pain, part of a mysterious but possibly rising condition linked to weed. 
20 Bizarre Medical Stories Of 2016, From The 80-Pound Scrotum To A Lifesaving Potato Chip
A dating app for sperm donors, a penis that was twice bitten, and a 70-year-old first-time mom — these just scratch the surface of the most bizarre medical stories of 2016. 
10 People Born With Extra Body Parts, From Two Penises To A Set Of Horns
People who are born with extra body parts may not even know it, like some women who have two uteri. Others, like double penises and a set of horns, are more obvious. 
6 US Presidents You Didn’t Know Had Chronic Medical Conditions
Lots of presidents are known for their achievements, massive failures, and deaths. For some, however, the chronic medical conditions they battled through their lives show another side to their stories. 
Tongue Reduction Surgery Lets Toddler Smile For First Time
A baby born with a rare condition that made her tongue too big for her mouth is finally able to smile after a surgery to reduce its size. 
Butterfly Boy Raises Awareness Of Epidermolysis, Rare Condition That Causes Skin To Fall Off
A 14-year-old with a rare genetic condition that causes his skin to blister and fall off still manages to inspire others with his refusal to succumb to his circumstances. 
Orphan Disease Research From NIH To Help People With The World’s Rarest Disorders
The NIH has announced that it will provide funding for better data on rare diseases, or disorders that affect under 200,000 Americans. 
Crowdsource Your Medical Diagnosis? CrowdMed Bets On Long-Sick Patients Desperate For Help
CrowdMed is a crowdsourcing site designed to help people who are desperate for an answer concerning their undiagnosed medical conditions. 
Social Media, Viral Videos Help Researchers Find Patients With Rare Diseases For Clinical Trials
Social media is highly successful with helping researchers find clinical trial patients for rare diseases. 
Toddler, Geezer Buxton, 'Could Eat Himself To Death': Rare Syndrome Causes Permanent Hunger
A 23-month-old toddler who has the rare Prader-Willi syndrome is permanently hungry, and requires constant care so that he doesn't "eat himself to death."
