A recent study has found that the SMCHD1 protein plays a key role in controlling how genes are processed, which affects the progression of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). This discovery ...

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 ...

Lamotrigine, a drug commonly used to treat epilepsy and certain mood disorders, has been shown to be an excellent treatment option for a rare genetic neuromuscular disease known as non-dystrophic ...

DeLuca is a freelance journalist covering men’s health, masculinity, and male socialization, with bylines in National Geographic, The Washington Post, Business Insider, and Parents. This is especially ...

Belonging to the same group of autoimmune diseases, both dermatomyositis and polymyositis cause muscle inflammation and weakness. But dermatomyositis also affects your skin and is more likely to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A preoccupation with being lean and muscular could be a sign of muscle dysmorphic disorder, experts said. - ...

Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders affect the muscles, bones, joints, and tissues. In children, they may be due to infection, cancer, inflammatory arthritis, or progressive muscle disorders. MSK ...

The study, published in Lancet Neurology, detailed the “head-to-head” trial implemented by the researchers to test two drugs, mexiletine and lamotrigine, on people with the condition. The trial, which ...