Feb. 28 is Rare Disease Day and Channel 9 is spotlighting a local family working to shed light on rare diseases all year long.

Prenatal diagnosis of Friedreich ataxia can be requested by couples who already have an affected child. This request is uncommon, however, because disease onset does not usually occur until late ...

Ataxia is caused by damage in cerebellum, leading to poor muscle control. Know the causes and types of ataxia that can lead to other health complications. Ataxia is a condition caused by damage in ...