Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited diseases that cause muscle weakness. Learn more about the different types, symptoms and treatment options.
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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that causes your muscles to become weaker. Learn more about the 5 different types of SMA.
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy
DMD, the most common muscular dystrophy in kids, causes gradual loss of muscle function, affecting everyday activity. Treatment may help daily life.
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Neuromuscular system and diseases
The neuromuscular system includes all the muscles in the body and the nerves serving them. Learn more about how it works and related diseases.
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Notification of illness and disease
Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited diseases that cause muscle weakness. Learn more about the different types, symptoms and treatment options.
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Throat diseases
Your throat is part of your respiratory and digestive systems. Learn how to manage conditions that affect it, such as strep throat and colds.
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Heart
The heart pumps blood around the body to supply body cells with nutrition and oxygen. Find out about how it works and related health problems.
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Muscle aches and pains
Muscular aches and pains are common and often related to tension, overuse, or injury, resulting from exercise or physically demanding work.
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Motor neurone disease (MND)
Motor neurone disease is a condition that causes weakness in the muscles, leading eventually to paralysis. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis.
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The role of cortisol in the body
Cortisol is a stress hormone with important functions. Find out what happens if you have too little or excess cortisol and about corticosteroid drugs.
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