PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Gritty and the Flyers made the day of an 11-year-old who needed an accessible bicycle. Flyers Charities and the group Help Hope Live surprised Jackson Epstein Thursday with a ...

More than 30 types of muscular dystrophy have been identified. They all cause problems with movement due to muscle protein defects caused by genetic mutations. Muscular dystrophy is a group of ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare neurological condition that causes severe muscle weakness and intellectual disability. DMD is an inherited (passed down) disorder. The condition is linked ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe genetic condition characterized by progressive muscle weakening. People with DMD typically only live into their 20s, but life expectancy has been ...

Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, a genetic condition that weakens and damages muscles. It can worsen with age. However, its symptoms are less severe than those of ...

Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass, primarily in the skeletal muscles, such as those in the arms and legs. But muscular ...

Congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) is a disease that affects certain muscles. Individuals with CMD may experience symptoms such as muscle weakness and joint problems. “Congenital” means present since ...

Muscular dystrophy is a type of disease that causes the muscles in your body to lose strength and mass. As your muscles become weaker over time, it may be hard for you to do normal activities.

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a genetic condition that can lead to the slow deterioration of muscles, predominantly in the face, shoulder blades, and upper arms. Facioscapulohumeral ...