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It’s simple. The Newborn Screening Program saves lives. When babies are screened for certain neuromuscular conditions early, it leads to better outcomes. As we recognize both Newborn Screening Awareness Month…

Fall and winter tips for cold weather respiratory health from a respiratory therapist.

As the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) continues our commitment to empowering people living with neuromuscular disease, we are excited to share our 2022 blog series: “Quest for Success”. Success looks…

Charlie Mabry, a video game streamer known as CharlieHarley_1 to his growing base of followers on  TikTok and Twitch, is using his passion for video games to build a community…

Over the past five years, medical and scientific advances have increased overall health and life expectancy in people with the neuromuscular disease (NMD) spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). SMA causes progressive…

On September 23, 2022, Hayes Performance Systems in Mequon, WI, will be hosting its First Annual Hayes Festival and Motorcycle Rally in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Hayes…

Our knowledge of how physical activity benefits people with neuromuscular diseases is growing.

When you look good, you feel good. That maxim is true at every age, from the preschooler who insists on wearing their superhero cape everywhere to the college student sporting…

The start of a new school year can be stressful for the whole family, especially when juggling healthcare appointments, IEP plan meetings, school supply shopping, and assembling a back-to-school wardrobe.…

MDA plays a crucial role in funding research to develop new treatments for neuromuscular diseases.