An inflammatory sugar molecule produced by certain gut bacteria may play a key role in driving ALS, a study found.

People in certain states in America appear to be more likely than others to develop devastating neurological diseases, a new study has indicated. Lou Gehrig's disease—also known as amyotrophic lateral ...

Eric Dane plans on having a spot on the call sheet for as long as possible. In the months since the Greys Anatomy Alum shared he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in April, ...

In March 2024, Kayla Gonzalez started having an odd sensation behind her right kneecap. At first, she didn’t think much of it. Then, the feeling started to spread. Soon, she had weakness in her calf, ...

Evidence is emerging that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may have an autoimmune component — a finding that, if confirmed, could shape the development of new therapies and prognostic tools.

Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. You can reach Jonathan on Signal at jwosen.27. Researchers have found that patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis have ...

Around 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) each year. About half of patients die within 14 to 18 months of being diagnosed, usually due to breathing failure. The ...

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A simple non-invasive hair-based test could one day help with early diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—improving patient care and potentially extending survival. This is the hope of ...

Dr. Rakesh Parekh was in his mid-40s when he first noticed something was wrong: During his workouts, his left arm was weaker and struggled to keep up. Initially, Parekh, an emergency medicine doctor ...

In forecasting economic time series, statistical models often need to be complemented with a process to impose various constraints in a smooth manner. Systematically imposing constraints and retaining ...

Vicky Myrick was recently diagnosed with ALS— amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. She is examined by her doctor, Richard Bedlack, at the Duke ALS Clinic. Her husband, Colon Myrick, and sister, Sherry ...