Think you have trouble sleeping? The horror of incurable ‘Fatal Familial Insomnia’
Trouble sleeping may be the least of your worries if you're dealing with fatal familial insomnia (FFI), a rare and incurable, deadly genetic condition.
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Health Think you have trouble sleeping? The horror of incurable ‘Fatal Familial Insomnia’ By Rachel Sacks Published June 28, 2026, 10:13 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Talk about a nightmare condition. Struggling to sleep is a common issue, with nearly 1 in 5 adults tossing and turning all night long. But trouble sleeping may be the least of your worries if you’re dealing with fatal familial insomnia (FFI), a rare and incurable, deadly genetic condition. Struggling to stay asleep is just one sign of fatal familial insomnia, a rare and deadly, yet incurable genetic condition. terovesalainen – stock.adobe.com While insomnia can be caused by several triggers, including what you eat before bedtime, it’s just one sign of FFI.
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