Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. It affects your nerves and muscle tissue and worsens over time, eventually becoming fatal.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurological disorder causing motor neuron death, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis. While its exact causes are complex, involving genetic ...

BLAIRSVILLE — In July 2023, Leslie McCracken noticed an issue with her speech, prompting her to see a doctor. It would be seven months later when she would diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ...

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 ...

Nicholas R. Metrus, MD, is a neurologist and neuro-oncologist with Atlantic Health System. He has completed research on complications of cancer and primary brain tumors like hypermutator gliomas that ...