I've been blogging for a few years about misophonia, an auditory/neurological disorder that I have advocated for because I and (more importantly) one of my adult children are affected. Recently, at ...

As Labor Day approaches, people keep asking me, "What happened to 'Jerry's kids'?" Even more disturbing, others ask, "Who is Jerry Lewis?" The fact is, Jerry's kids, children who suffer from the ...

Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited conditions that lead to progressive weakening of voluntary muscles and, in some cases, impact the heart and other organs. There are nine major types of ...

Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is more than a medical condition—it's a journey that reshapes lives. Imagine trying to climb stairs, run, or even stand, only to find your muscles not cooperating. That’s the ...

Myotonic dystrophy is a condition that causes thinned muscles, decreased muscle tone, and muscle weakness. Over time, a person may lose their strength and have issues relaxing their muscles. The ...

The MDA's 75th anniversary conference highlights advancements in gene therapy, precision medicine, and patient-centered care for muscular dystrophy. Discussions focus on equitable access to ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness and a loss of function. The symptoms appear early in life, and most affected individuals require the use of a ...

Data are scarce regarding the benefits of strength training for muscular dystrophies, for which there are no cures. Strength training to ameliorate the effects of muscular dystrophies (MDs) was found ...

Skeletal muscle is a dynamic and highly adaptable tissue responsible for voluntary movement, posture and metabolic regulation. Its unique architecture, involving myofibres, satellite cells and a ...

Rhys Hoskins flew from California to Philadelphia four months after he debuted in the majors. He had a charity event to attend at an aquarium in New Jersey. It was December 2017 and Hoskins ...

In the spirit of the holidays, we're looking back on the time the Grateful Dead played a surprise set for kids with muscular ...