Some types of muscular dystrophy typically affect only males; some people with MD enjoy a normal life span with mild symptoms that progress very slowly; others experience swift and severe muscle ...

Patient advocate Austin Leclaire, who died Feb. 1, played a pivotal role in spurring the development of the first medicines ...

Usually this type of muscular dystrophy doesn't appear until the teenage years or later in life. It also gets worse very slowly. Some people may not realize they have it until they are already in ...

At just 15 years old, Ragheeb has already made a tremendous impact on his community as an ambassador for Capes for Kids, an ...

Volunteer for Muscular Dystrophy Association summer camp ...

Barbara Goodfriend, 83, opted for medical aid in dying after being diagnosed with ALS. The New Jersey widow ended her life in ...

Vamorolone is recommended, within its marketing authorisation, as an option for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in people 4 years and over. Vamorolone is only recommended if the company ...

Despite the obstacles, Riley Herrera had a life filled with family, sports, travel, faith and hope before his death on Nov.

Tony, from Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, was diagnosed with myofibrillar myositis and anti-SRP immune-mediated necrotizing myositis 12 years ago. He ...

Leah Messer tells PEOPLE about navigating high school and independence with teens Aliannah and Aleeah, 15, while also raising daughter Adalynn, 11.

The Department for Work and Pensions has put anyone who claims Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and has a musculoskeletal ...