Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in 8,000 people. While it is well known for causing muscle weakness and stiffness, DM1 also ...

The Enquirer and United Way of Greater Cincinnati have joined forces for the 39th year to help families in need with the Wish List program. After wishes are granted, remaining funds assist people with ...

New York, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced the awarding of seven new collaborative research grants totaling nearly $2 million to advance ...

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - On Saturday, November 22, those who head to The Grand Theater in Ellsworth will get a chance to see the state of Maine in a way they’ve likely never seen before. “Seasons of ...

The RNA Institute is located at the University at Albany's uptown campus in Albany, where the Wellstone Center will also have a presence. ALBANY— The University at Albany and Virginia Commonwealth ...

If a boy in New York has been convinced to think he’s a girl, the state Medicaid program has got you covered. But if a boy with muscular dystrophy just wants to walk again, he’s in trouble. That’s the ...

People in need of an organ transplant in New York will now have more points of access to the donor pool after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law aimed at reducing wait times and boosting survival rates.

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) may be an effective adjunctive therapy for depression, especially in patients with symptoms linked to gut disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

People with Duchenne muscular dystrophy have a shorter-than-average life expectancy due to changes in muscles that affect breathing, heart activity, and other functions. However, treatment advances ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) results from changes in the DMD gene. Children may inherit DMD gene changes from their parents or have spontaneous gene changes. The DMD gene tells the body how to ...

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), shown to be effective in the treatment of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), also shows significant benefit in the treatment of primary CDI, ...

FLINT -- When people think of “being strong,” it’s typically used in the context of a particular instance or situation that is occurring. For Owosso senior Tucker Walker, it’s not a choice; it’s who ...