Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurological disorder that affects specific nerve cells in the spinal cord known as motor neurons. Symptoms involve issues with swallowing and speech, ...

Concussions and traumatic brain injuries have been considered a potential cause of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. But a new study argues the association might be the other way around, with ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease with no cure and limited treatment options. One of the earliest signs of ALS is overactive brain signals known as ...

Bulbar onset ALS is a type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that occurs due to the loss of motor neurons in the bulbar region of the brainstem. This progressive condition affects speech, ...