Discover acromegaly, a rare disorder caused by excess growth hormone from a pituitary tumor. Learn how it leads to abnormal growth in adults and its impact on health and appearance.

Discover the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for persistent hiccups—an unusual condition that can last from hours to years and impact daily life. Learn when to seek medical help and how to manage this baffling phenomenon.

Discover the fascinating story of Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, whose severe physical deformities baffled Victorian doctors. Explore modern medical perspectives on his rare condition and legacy.

Discover the incredible story of Michel Lotito, aka Monsieur Mangetout, who consumed metal, glass, and a Cessna airplane. Explore the medical mysteries behind his astonishing eating feats and human limits.

Discover the incredible story of Stan Larkin, who survived 555 days without a human heart using an artificial device. A groundbreaking medical miracle that redefines human endurance.

Discover the inspiring story of Zoe Lush, a girl living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta—known as brittle bone disease. Learn about the challenges of this rare genetic disorder and what life is like with “glass bones.”

Discover the fascinating medical phenomenon of lithopedion, or "stone baby," where a calcified fetus remains in the abdomen for years. Learn about its history, rarity, and impact on today’s medical understanding.

Discover the fascinating case of Patient M, who saw everything upside down after a head injury in 1938. Explore the causes, brain adaptation, and treatments for this rare visual condition.

Discover prosopagnosia, or face blindness, a neurological condition causing difficulty recognizing familiar faces. Learn how it affects daily life and relationships.

Discover the inspiring story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, who overcame locked-in syndrome to write The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by blinking his left eye. Explore his remarkable journey and the memoir’s profound impact worldwide.

Discover the incredible story of a Queensland woman who unknowingly lived with a tapeworm for 40 years. Learn how rare tapeworm infections can go undiagnosed and the importance of awareness in identifying persistent symptoms.

Discover the medical mystery of Kuru, the rare and deadly "Laughing Death" disease from Papua New Guinea that causes uncontrollable laughter, tremors, and progressive brain degeneration.

Discover Cotard’s Delusion, or Walking Corpse Syndrome—a rare mental disorder where individuals believe they are dead or missing body parts. Learn about its key symptoms and what causes this fascinating condition.

Discover the realities of congenital insensitivity to pain, a rare genetic condition where individuals cannot feel pain. Learn about the hidden dangers, everyday challenges, and essential care strategies to stay safe and healthy.

Discover the story of Dede Koswara, Indonesia’s “Tree Man,” and learn about Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis (EV), a rare genetic skin disorder causing wart-like growths resembling tree bark due to HPV susceptibility.

Discover the astonishing story of a young girl who sheds crystal tears daily—a rare and mysterious medical condition reported in Armenia and Lebanon that has fascinated doctors and the world alike.

Explore the mysteries of the man with the golden blood, one of fewer than 50 people with Rh-null—the rarest blood type on Earth. Learn why this unique blood is vital for medicine and research.

Explore the mysterious world of sleepwalking killers and how science and law tackle cases of violence committed during sleepwalking episodes. Discover the challenges of intent, responsibility, and consciousness in these perplexing crimes.

Discover Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS), a rare neurological disorder that warps perception of body, time, and surroundings. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and how reality becomes distorted.

Discover the inspiring story of David Vetter, the boy in the bubble, and learn about severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), its impact, and the everyday challenges faced by those living with this rare immune disorder.