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Kevin Hart Steps in Where Jerry Lewis Left Off, Raising $10.5 Million During Muscular Dystrophy Telethon – WATCH
Taking over from Jerry Lewis who reigned as the charity’s mega-successful fundraiser until his death, Kevin Hart hosted a telethon yesterday for the Muscular...
Scientists Speed Up Muscle Repair, Which Could Fight Muscular Dystrophy
Athletes, the elderly, and those with degenerative muscle disease would all benefit from accelerated muscle repair. Normally, when skeletal muscles, those connected to the...
8-Year-old Climbs Kilimanjaro to Help Cure Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Eight-year-old Tyler Armstrong this week became the second youngest person ever to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro. “I did it! I climbed to the top of...
Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon Raises $58.9 Million
Despite the struggling economy, officials with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say contributions and pledges from this weekend's 45th annual Labor Day event totaled...
DNA ‘Patch’ For Dogs With Muscular Dystrophy Developed, First Treatment For Humans in Sight
Using a novel genetic technology that covers up genetic errors, researchers have developed a successful treatment for dogs with the canine version of...
Jerry Lewis Telethon Raises Record Amount for Muscular Dystrophy
Jerry Lewis raised a record amount in his annual Labor Day telethon for the muscular dystrophy charity — $63.8 million dollars for research. (Read details...
Good News in History, March 16
184 years ago today, Shibusawa Eiichi was born in Japan. Known as "The Father of Japanese Capitalism" this economist and industrialist introduced Western free...
Toddler Is First to Be Cured of Rare, Deadly Condition, Using New Versions of a Faulty Gene
A 19-month-old girl has become the first person to be cured of a rare and deadly condition, using a new therapy that inserts functional...
‘Wearable Muscles’ Restore Mobility in Those Who Have Trouble Moving Their Arms
A pioneering set of "wearable muscles" with a profile similar to a shoulder sling could increase mobility and strength in the arms of people...
Boy With Crippling ‘Suicide Disease’ Takes First Steps in a Year After Traveling to US for Pioneering Treatment
A young boy with a crippling condition that is so painful it's dubbed the 'suicide disease' has taken his first steps in almost a...
Celebrity Chef David Chang Won $1 Million – And He’s Giving It All to Restaurant Workers
Celebrity chef David Chang, founder of the wildly successful Momofuku restaurant brand, is a force to be reckoned with in the culinary world, but...
Revolutionary CRISPR-based Genome Editing System Destroys Cancer Cells ‘Permanently’ in Lab
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have demonstrated that the CRISPR genome editing system is very effective in treating metastatic cancers, a significant step on...
First Sickle Cell Disease Patient Treated With Gene-Edited Cells Experiences Significant Improvement
The first ever sickle cell patient to be treated with genetically-modified cells has experienced a significant improvement against the disease.
Students Spend 200 Hours Making Halloween Costume For Girl With Rare Mutation #TBT
These students are making sure that everyone can enjoy a little Halloween magic – no matter their disabilities.
16-year-old Alex Hayes has trouble dressing up...
For the First Time Ever, US Scientists Have ‘Corrected’ Genetic Code for Heart Condition
For the first time in American history, scientists have successfully used a gene-editing tool to correct a disease-causing mutation in human DNA with the...
In a ‘World First’, Scientists Reverse Brain Damage in Drowned Toddler
Eden Carlson's parents were told that their beloved 2-year-old daughter would most likely be a vegetable for the rest of her life – but,...
Chick-Fil-A Employees Step in When Kids Won’t Play With Disabled Boy
These Chick-Fil-A workers weren't about to let Caleb Merriken use the force by himself just because the other kids were mean to him.
Firefighter Rescues Twice, Pays Power Bill for Family– ‘It Just Seemed Right’
Firefighters are known for saving lives, but this Detroit area public servant went beyond the normal heroics with a powerful gift that came from...
Stylish Mini-Cars Help Kids With Disabilities Get Around the Playground
Playtime can be lonely for children with physical challenges preventing them from keeping up with all the other kids. That’s why one man, Cole...
Chinese Student Carries His Disabled Friend To Class For Three Years
This young man literally has his best friend's back.
For the past three years, Xie Xu, 18, has carried his best friend Zhang Chi, 19, to school every...