Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a group of progressive diseases that affect the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control muscle movement. People with ALS will gradually lose the ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control muscle movement. Different types of ALS cause symptoms to begin in a certain part of the body and ...

A study reveals the immune system’s role in ALS progression, targeting C9orf72 protein, potentially paving the way for ...

If we can understand exactly how neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS progress in fruit flies, we may also gain valuable ...

A major pollutant from fossil fuels has been linked to an increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to ...

Eric Dane, known as "McSteamy," missed a planned Emmy appearance due to head injuries, later revealing his ALS diagnosis from ...

SAVANNAH, Georgia — A new clinical education tool aims to speed the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which often goes undetected for months even in neurologist offices. The one-page ...

Eric Dane speaks to Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) about continuing the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act, ...

John Driskell Hopkins is a founding member of the Zac Brown Band, and while he still dedicates time to performing with the country group, he's also dedicated to raising awareness and funds for ALS.