Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, has been in the headlines lately, owing in large part to former Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane opening up about his battle with ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurological disorder that affects specific nerve cells in the spinal cord known as motor neurons. Symptoms involve issues with swallowing and speech, ...

Concussions and traumatic brain injuries have been considered a potential cause of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. But a new study argues the association might be the other way around, with ...

Bulbar onset ALS is a type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that occurs due to the loss of motor neurons in the bulbar region of the brainstem. This progressive condition affects speech, ...