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National & Local

Davy Zyw, snowboarding and degenerative disease: 'I was given 2 years to live but I'm here and competing'

Scottish snowboarder Davy Zyw shares his journey as the first athlete with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) to compete in the Winter Paralympics, defying expectations of an early death.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
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National & Local

Cheap anti-cholesterol drug statins could help people with MND live longer

Research indicates that statins, drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol, may potentially extend the lives of patients with motor neurone disease (MND).

Mar 11 โ€ข 06:42 UTC
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Sports

Trailblazing Davy Zyw set to become first snowsport athlete with MND to compete at Winter Paralympics

Davy Zyw from Edinburgh will be the first athlete with motor neurone disease to compete in snowsports at the Winter Paralympics 2026.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
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Life & Tech

'My husband and brother both died from ALS like Eric Dane and there were first secret signs'

Carol Deytrikh-White discusses her family's tragic experience with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), sharing early symptoms that indicate the onset of this devastating illness.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
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National & Local

Grey's Anatomy legends share heartbreak over Eric Dane's MND death at 53

Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan in Grey's Anatomy, has passed away at 53 after a battle with motor neurone disease, prompting tributes from former co-stars.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:37 UTC
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National & Local

Easily missed signs of MND/ALS to watch for after death of Eric Dane

Eric Dane, known for his roles in Euphoria and Grey's Anatomy, has died at 53 after battling ALS, less than a year after his diagnosis.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:21 UTC
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Life & Tech

BBC Breakfast interrupted for sad news as teenager dies months after diagnosis

BBC Breakfast aired a special tribute segment following the death of a teenager just months after a diagnosis, focusing on Kevin Sinfield's campaign to raise awareness about Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Dec 27 โ€ข 09:27 UTC

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