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 ...

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

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 ...

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

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease predominantly affecting upper and lower motor neurons. Here, the authors outline previous and current efforts to characterize ...