Eric Dane was diagnosed with ALS in April this year. The former Grey’s Anatomy star noticed the first symptoms a year ago, but he couldn’t believe it was possible that he had ALS. Now, a doctor shares ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study by Queen Elizabeth University Hospital researchers suggests concussions and traumatic brain injuries could be early ...

Researchers with NIH say they’ve found proteins in blood that accurately detect ALS long before symptoms emerge. The study findings could help with early detection, definitive testing, and tracking ...

ALS is characterized by the death of motor neurons, leading to progressive muscle weakness and loss of voluntary movement. Sporadic ALS accounts for approximately 90-95% of cases, while familial ALS ...

The death of actor Eric Dane at the age of 53 has once again brought attention to a disease many people know very little about: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Best known for his role as Dr Mark ...

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 ...