A Jacksonville woman's experience caring for her husband with ALS has formed a foundation to help other families fighting ...

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's disease) are both diseases that affect your central nervous system ...

Familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an uncommon form of ALS that occurs due to an inherited gene. The disease causes motor neurons to die, which can lead to progressive muscle weakness.

Mark Kirton, the former Maple Leaf and NHLer who waged a long struggle against ALS and became spokesman for expanded ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes the gradual loss of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a life-threatening neurodegenerative disorder with a two- to three-year median survival after the appearance of symptoms. ALS mainly affects upper and lower ...

Long-term exposure to sulfur dioxide, an air pollutant generated by the burning of fossil fuels, increases the risk of ALS, a ...

I have ALS, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Named for the famous baseball player, it’s a neuro-degenerative disorder. But I’m not here to discuss the ...

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