ALS Stories
Chronic exposure to BMAA, a neurotoxin found in a common species of algae found in freshwater lakes and ponds, has been linked to brain changes that are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
Motor neurons are destroyed by a mutation in the brain, and scientists now know exactly what it looks like.
Navy veteran Lt. Cmdr. Matt Bellina, who was diagnosed with ALS at age 30, spoke with Medical Daily about the disease, the Ice Bucket Challenge, and more.
Formaldehyde found in embalming fluids may be linked to ALS deaths in funeral directors, suggesting the chemical may be more than just a carcinogenic.
In an interview with the BBC, Stephen Hawking shared that he would consider assisted suicide if he were in pain or no longer able to contribute to the world.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association said Friday it will end its long-standing Labor Day telethon, aired on the ABC network, to focus on more digital fundraising efforts.
Riluzole, a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug, prevented and treated memory loss in the aging brains of experimental rats.
Before you donate money to a cause, it’s important to do your research and see which diseases are really the most deadly.
Thanks to the help of many well-known celebrities, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has become a social media sensation that has raised $41 million so far.
The young philanthropist who helped make the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge go viral passed away on Saturday after a diving accident.
A high-carb, high-calorie diet may slow the progression of ALS, the rare neurological disease better known in the U.S. as Lou Gehrig's disease.
An individual diagnosed with both ALS and MG showed improvements in cognitive and motor function following initial and repeat treatments with NurOwn, a new stem cell treatment.