Patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy now have new hope with gene therapy. And for an Illinois family, it’s a double blessing. On their family farm in rural Illinois, the Flessner boys have free ...

CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit committed to finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, proudly announces ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic neuromuscular disease affecting specialized nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement, according to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). It can ...

There’s news of a potential treatment that may help patients with muscular dystrophy and it’s giving hope to those with a debilitating genetic disease. There are more than 50 forms, but not one ...

One of the first symptoms of LGMD is typically a weakening of the muscles in the hip and shoulder girdles. The hip girdle is a ring-like bone structure in the pelvic area, consisting of the pelvis, ...

Can a compound derived from a common kitchen ingredient help support muscle health during aging? A new study suggests it can. The study reveals that S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1PC), a bioactive ...

Distal spinal muscular atrophy (DSMA) is a rare genetic disease that causes a loss of muscle movement. It affects muscles further away from the center of the body, such as the hands, feet, and legs.

Doctronic reports fatigue and muscle aches can be normal, but seek medical help if symptoms persist, worsen, or interfere ...

New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School found mutations in a novel gene that may help identify patients with a specific form of muscular dystrophy. The laboratory of Peter B. Kang ...

A polyphenol-rich olive oil byproduct may enhance muscle health, reducing fat mass and improving antioxidant markers in ...

In an eagerly anticipated decision, the Food and Drug Administration Thursday approved the first gene therapy for muscular dystrophy. "Today's approval addresses an urgent unmet medical need and is an ...