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Babies with rare condition living longer thanks to advances in treatment

Almost three-quarters of babies born with a rare muscle-wasting disease are living longer thanks to advances in NHS treatment. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition that causes muscle weakness, along with progressive loss of movement ...

07 Aug 2023 at 07:21

Disability advocate completes ‘thrilling’ wheelchair hike up Mount Snowdon

A disability advocate trying to set a world record for the fastest climb up Mount Snowdon in a powered wheelchair said it was “one of the hardest but thrilling things” he has ever done, after reaching the summit. Maxwell McKnight, 20, who has ...

18 Jun 2024 at 09:51

Scotland first part of the UK to screen babies for ‘devastating’ rare condition

Scotland is to become the first part of the UK to routinely screen newborn babies for a medical condition that can have “devastating impacts” for both the infants and their families. Health Secretary Neil Gray confirmed that from early 2026, ...

05 Sept 2025 at 10:56

Nestle recalls several baby formula products over food poisoning fears

Food giant Nestle has recalled some of its baby formula products over concerns they may contain a food poisoning toxin. The company said several batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula were not safe to be fed to babies. The ...

06 Jan 2026 at 06:40

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What is spinal muscular atrophy? As Jesy Nelson shares twins’ diagnosis

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson revealed on social media that her twin girls have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and may never be able to walk. The 34-year-old singer welcomed twins ...

05 Jan 2026 at 14:28

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