{"id":76092,"date":"2024-09-05T03:00:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T03:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/153291f7dec7c5f4905cd479231b1f82"},"modified":"2024-09-05T03:00:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T03:00:10","slug":"parents-fight-for-a-cure-plus-viral-outbreaks-and-benefits-of-weekend-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.timesamerica.net\/parents-fight-for-a-cure-plus-viral-outbreaks-and-benefits-of-weekend-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents fight for a cure, plus viral outbreaks and benefits of weekend sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"article-gating gated-overlay show-gate\" readability=\"24.90543071161\">\n<div class=\"article-gating-wrapper\" readability=\"28.62265917603\">\n<p>Join Fox News for access to this content<\/p>\n<p>You have reached your maximum number of articles. Log in or create an account FREE of charge to continue reading.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-gating-legal tablet-desktop\" readability=\"21.43949044586\">By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News&#8217; <span class=\"waslinkname\">Terms of Use<\/span> and <span class=\"waslinkname\">Privacy Policy<\/span>, which includes our <span class=\"waslinkname\">Notice of Financial Incentive<\/span>. <\/div>\n<p><span>Please enter a valid email address.<\/span><\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-gating-footer\"><span class=\"waslinkname\">Having trouble? Click here.<\/span><\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"speakable\"><strong>A MOTHER&#8217;S MISSION \u2013<\/strong> Rebekah Lockard of Colorado is frantic to save the clinical trial that could cure her daughter&#8217;s rare disease \u2014 and<strong> <\/strong>it&#8217;s largely up to her to raise the funds. <span class=\"waslinkname\"><i><strong>Continue reading\u2026<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\"><strong>\u2018PERSONAL CHOICE\u2019 \u2013<\/strong> Here&#8217;s why more Americans have a growing distrust of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to doctors. <span class=\"waslinkname\"><i><strong>Continue reading\u2026<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>COMMITTED TO A CURE \u2013<\/strong> A Canadian father created a drug to save his son from a rare disease \u2014 and now other families are desperate to get the treatment. <span class=\"waslinkname\"><i><strong>Continue reading\u2026<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/343\/192\/IMG_6383-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/686\/384\/IMG_6383-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/672\/378\/IMG_6383-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1344\/756\/IMG_6383-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/931\/523\/IMG_6383-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1862\/1046\/IMG_6383-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/720\/405\/IMG_6383-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1440\/810\/IMG_6383-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.timesamerica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/parents-fight-for-a-cure-plus-viral-outbreaks-and-benefits-of-weekend-sleep.jpg\" alt=\"Pirovolakis family\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\" readability=\"8.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"12\">\n<p><span>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.<\/span> <span>(Terry Pirovolakis)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>THRIVING WITH ANXIETY \u2013<\/strong> An expert offers her tips on embracing the mental health condition and using it to one&#8217;s advantage. <span class=\"waslinkname\"><i><strong>Continue reading\u2026<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DANGEROUS COMPLICATION \u2013<\/strong> Sepsis is now the third-deadliest condition in the U.S., behind heart disease and cancer. Experts share symptoms, treatments and prevention tips. <span class=\"waslinkname\"><i><strong>Continue reading\u2026<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018RARE BUT SERIOUS\u2019 &#8211; <\/strong>As a New Hampshire man fights for his life, experts share warnings about Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease.<strong> <\/strong><span class=\"waslinkname\"><i><strong>Continue reading\u2026<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/343\/192\/37589256-mosquito-lockdown.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/686\/384\/37589256-mosquito-lockdown.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/672\/378\/37589256-mosquito-lockdown.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1344\/756\/37589256-mosquito-lockdown.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/931\/523\/37589256-mosquito-lockdown.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1862\/1046\/37589256-mosquito-lockdown.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/720\/405\/37589256-mosquito-lockdown.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1440\/810\/37589256-mosquito-lockdown.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.timesamerica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/parents-fight-for-a-cure-plus-viral-outbreaks-and-benefits-of-weekend-sleep-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mosquito lockdown\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\" readability=\"8\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"11\">\n<p><span>A rare, potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease has sparked concern, and led to some lockdowns, in the Northeastern U.S.<\/span> <span>(iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>MATTERS OF THE HEART \u2013<\/strong> A single blood test could predict women&#8217;s heart attack risk up to 30 years in advance, researchers say. <span class=\"waslinkname\"><i><strong>Continue reading\u2026<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018SLOTH FEVER\u2019 \u2013<\/strong> The CDC issued an alert about cases of Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever, in travelers returning from Cuba. Here&#8217;s what to know. <span class=\"waslinkname\"><i><strong>Continue reading\u2026<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEASONAL WELLNESS<\/strong><i><strong> <\/strong><\/i><strong>\u2013<\/strong> These 7 health products can help you breathe easier, avoid allergies and support your immune system. <span class=\"waslinkname\"><i><strong>Continue reading\u2026<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>WEEKEND CATCH-UPS \u2013<\/strong> Sleeping longer on weekends could lower heart disease risk by 20%, a new study finds. Sleep experts discuss the potential benefits. <span class=\"waslinkname\"><i><strong>Continue reading\u2026<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/343\/192\/woman-sleeping.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/686\/384\/woman-sleeping.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/672\/378\/woman-sleeping.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1344\/756\/woman-sleeping.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/931\/523\/woman-sleeping.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1862\/1046\/woman-sleeping.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/720\/405\/woman-sleeping.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1440\/810\/woman-sleeping.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.timesamerica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/parents-fight-for-a-cure-plus-viral-outbreaks-and-benefits-of-weekend-sleep-2.jpg\" alt=\"Woman sleeping\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\" readability=\"6.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><span>Those who caught up on the most sleep over the weekends were found to have a 20% lower risk of developing heart disease.<\/span> <span>(iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Facebook<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Instagram<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>YouTube<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Twitter<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>LinkedIn<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Fox News First<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Fox News Opinion<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Fox News Lifestyle<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Fox News Health<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\">Fox News Autos<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Fox News Entertainment (FOX411)<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>DOWNLOAD OUR APPS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Fox News<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Fox Business<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Fox Weather<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Fox Sports<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Tubi<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>WATCH FOX NEWS ONLINE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Fox News Go<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>STREAM FOX NATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><u>Fox Nation<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Fox News for access to this content You have reached your maximum number of articles. 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