Barbara Goodfriend, 83, opted for medical aid in dying after being diagnosed with ALS. The New Jersey widow ended her life in ...

surrendering to his then undiagnosed disease that had atrophied his muscles and left him powerless. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) soon entered the American lexicon as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Formerly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease ... cells in the brain and spinal cord that control breathing and voluntary muscle ...

ALS affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord that affect muscle movement. People have previously referred to ALS as “Lou Gehrig’s disease.” Quadriplegia is a type of paralysis that ...

Irony, as we know, is part of life. And death. Is there a better word to use regarding Lou Gehrig? Think of his nickname: "The Iron Horse." It implies endurance. It recalls an indestructible man ...

The Valentine Plunge has raised nearly $5 million for the Joan Dancy and P.A.L.S. (People with ALS) Foundation.

Individuals living with ALS are automatically eligible for Medicare when they start receiving Social Security benefits. Medicare should cover most diagnostics and treatments, but this depends on the ...

We asked experts how to keep speaking loud and clear. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, gradually destroys the body’s ability to move and speak. Get to know what areas it affects and ...

In a groundbreaking step to learn more about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) ...

surrendering to his then undiagnosed disease that had atrophied his muscles and left him powerless. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) soon entered the American lexicon as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

The money goes to improving the lives of those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease. The disease attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, resulting in muscle ...