Fox11 Special Report: The Courage of Hana Hwang

Hana Hwang, 13, was diagnosed with Progeria --a genetic mutation that speeds up the aging process-- as an infant. Though born normal, her biological clock is now operating at 8-10 times normal speed. She stopped growing before her 3rd birthday, and now struggles with age related diseases such as osteoporosis and hardening of the arteries. In December, as Hana battled pneumonia at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Ryan Seacrest heard about Hana’s plight via his radio show, and arranged for Selena Gome
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