A look at Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), focusing on motor neuron degeneration, sporadic versus familial classifications, and diagnostic methodologies.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease with no cure and limited treatment options.

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, ...

Rusty Bennett has shared the tragic story of how his wife, Sara Bennett, was diagnosed with ALS and the signs to look out for.

When symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), such as weakness and a loss of muscle mass, start in the limbs, doctors refer to the condition as limb onset ALS. ALS is a progressive condition ...

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 ...