ALS
"We met working for Obama. Life was perfect—until a devastating diagnosis"
It was impossible to enjoy anything. Terror interrupted every moment.
Dog Sniffed Out Brain Cancer Years Before Official Diagnosis, Owner Says
"Dogs are our angels," said one commenter on the post telling the incredible story.
Son's Wedding Dance With Mom Who Can't Walk Warms Hearts—'Made Me Cry'
Zak Poirier's mom was diagnosed with ALS but he was determined to not let it get in the way of their mother-son dance on his big day.
ALS Patient First to Communicate With Brain Implant: 'I Love My Cool Son'
He also requested certain soups and to listen to the band Tool.
Biden Signs Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, ALS Treatment Funding Bill
Biden signed the bill blocking imports from the Xinjiang region unless it's proven they weren't produced with forced labor, as well as a bill for ALS treatment.
'I Received a Terminal Diagnosis, Then Completed an Ironman'
I almost didn't want to cross the finish line. It was very emotional, and quite poetic. I could see the finish line and, just like life, the end had come too soon.
How Pat Quinn Made the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a $220 Million Sensation
The man who amplified the social media craze of 2014, which saw everyone from Oprah to Trump to pour cold water over their heads, has lost his battle with the motor neurone disease
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AMPLIFY - Health & WellnessLou Gehrig's Disease: Find Out Early if You Have It
Muscle twitching. Tight, stiff muscles. Occasional slurring of speech. Do you have Lou Gehrig's Disease?
Problems With Metabolizing Metals in Childhood Linked to Developing ALS
Scientists studied tree ring-like marks in teeth for the study.
Protesters Hold Mock Body Bags Outside White House For ALS
Advocates for patients with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, called for the FDA to expedite medication for the disease.
Google And Canadian Down Syndrome Society Team Up To Make Speakers Usable
After discovering that smart home devices don't pick up atypical speech patterns, Google and the Canadian Down Syndrome Society have aligned to improve accessibility.
I Had My Last Rites Read to Me for a Disease with No Cure
"I understood that if I didn't turn my hope for treatments, cures, and a future into action, then no one else would."
Football Player Tim Green Diagnosed with ALS
"While the football field is far away, I find myself in a formidable struggle," Green said.
Video Shows How Alzheimer's Might Kill Brain Cells
Researchers mapped the brain with 400,000 virtual pyramids, arranged individually to mirror the folds and curves that make up the organ.
MND Charity Sees Donations Surge After Hawking Death
Charity deals with overwhelming demand as people find ways to pay tribute to scientist after death.
Stephen Hawking's Lesson: ALS Won't Stop Greatness
Bit by bit, ALS robs its victims of their ability to move, speak, eat, and breathe. But he inspired me to focus on what I can do, rather than what my body can no longer do.
How Did Stephen Hawking Survive ALS for So Long?
Hawking was diagnosed with ALS in 1963 at the age of 21.
What is ALS? Stephen Hawking's Disease Explained
His long survival was "Extremely unusual, but not unique."
Death Is Jeri Hogarth's Only Enemy in 'Jessica Jones'
Carrie-Ann Moss on facing the ultimate villain in "Jessica Jones" Season 2.
Smartphone App Lets ALS Sufferers Speak With Their Eyes
Microsoft's GazeSpeak smartphone app interprets eye signals and registers them as letters.
Mind-Reading Technology Can Help ALS Patients 'Talk'
The technology has already restored communication to four people who had been mute for years.
Teen From India Turns Breath Into Speech
A Google Science Fair submission offers a new way for people with developmental disabilities to communicate
U.S. Ambassadors Get an Out from Ice Bucket Challenge
A new memo raised concerns that U.S. officials participating in the challenge could be viewed as playing favorites with charity money